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    User Guide AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Archer A6/Archer C6 REV2.2.2 1910012811
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    14 4. 2. Manually Set up Your Internet Connection 14 4. 3. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 18 4. 4. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 21 Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service 23 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID 24 5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information 24 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs
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    1.Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 59 12. 2. 2.Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device . . . 60 Chapter 13.Customize Your Network Settings 64 13. 1. Change the LAN Settings 65 13. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service 65 13. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings 66 13
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    80 14. 3. Test the Network Connectivity 81 14. 4. Upgrade the Firmware 82 14. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings 83 14. 6. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly 84 14. 7. Change the Login Password 85 14. 8. Password Recovery 86 14. 9. Local Management 87 14. 10. Remote Management 88
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    location, connection, quality, and client condition. *Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO. More Info The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support. Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www
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    TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com/. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support. 2
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    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance
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    with seamless roaming. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. 1. 2. Appearance 1. 2. 1. The Front Panel The router's LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front panel. You can check
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    up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. Off Power is router's corresponding Ethernet port. Green On Internet service is available. (Internet) Orange On The router's Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available. Off The router
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    the provided power adapter. Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router. Reset Button Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to reset the router to its factory default settings. WPS/Wi-Fi On/Off Press this button, and immediately press the WPS button on
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    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
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    Power Internet Power On / Off 1. Unplug your modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one. 2. Connect the powered-off modem to your router's Internet port with an Ethernet cable. 3. Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 4. Connect the power adapter to the
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    (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 2 ) Click the TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Other... • 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
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    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 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
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    Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
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    Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to your router. 1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on . 2. If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bound your cloud router to it, the login password you created here will be invalid. Please log in to
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    Connection This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Manually Set up Your Internet Connection • Set
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    to the internet. 3. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, etc.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click Register Now to get one. Then follow the instructions to bind the router to your TP-Link ID. 4. 2. Manually Set up Your Internet Connection In this part
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    require different cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to determine your connection type. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration. 1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP
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    4 Set Up Internet Connection 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed
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    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) 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. 5. Click Save. 6. To check
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    PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or with 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. Tips: If you
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    information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Renew. 3 ) PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced to input further session with IPv4 connection checkbox and manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. 19
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    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set up Your Internet Connection). Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click Save and then click Connect. 5 ) Pass-Through (
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    Visit the FAQ section if there is no internet connection. 4. 4. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode In Access Point mode, the device can be connected to a NAT, Parental Controls and QoS are not supported in this mode. If you already have a wired router, you can use this mode. To switch to Access
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    cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 3. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 4. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save
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    Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is avaliable. Surely you can also manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID. This chapter introduces how to register a new TP-Link ID, bind or unbind TP-Link IDs to manage your router, and the Tether app with which you
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    5 TP-Link Cloud Service 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud. 3. Click Register Now and follow the instructions
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    Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service • To change your password: 1. Click behind the Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the
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    5 TP-Link Cloud Service • Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router. 5. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section. 3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID
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    the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password your set for the router. 4. Manage your router as needed. Note: If you need to remotely access your router from your smart devices, you need: • Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don't have one, refer to
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    Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature. It contains the following sections: • Set Up a OneMeshTM Network • Manage Devices in the OneMeshTM Network
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    management page. Unified OneMeshTM Network INTERNET SAME Network Name & Password for Seamless Roaming 6. 1. Set Up a OneMeshTM Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > OneMesh or Advanced > Wireless > OneMesh
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    router to the latest firmware version. For upgrade instructions, refer to Upgrade the Firmware. 3. Connect one or more OneMeshTM extenders to this router by following the setup instructions in the extenders' manuals. Note: To check full list of TP-Link OneMeshTM devices, visit https://www.tp-link
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    • To view all mesh devices and clients in the OneMeshTM network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > Network Map. 3. Click the Mesh Devices, Wired Clients, or Wireless Clients icon to view the related device
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    Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming On the Device Info page, you can: • Click Manage Device to redirect to the web mangement page of this OneMeshTM device. • Click Leave OneMesh to delete this device from the OneMeshTM network. 32
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    Chapter 7 Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options to ensure network
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    Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the Wireless section. 3. Create protections for the network, but only allows clients supporting WPA3 to access the wireless network. 34
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    method. If this selected, keep the Version and Encryption as default values and set a password for the wireless network. 7. Click Save. Now your guests Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. Locate the
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    Chapter 7 Guest Network 4. Click Save. Now you can ensure network security and privacy! Tips: To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and locate the Guest Network section. 36
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    Chapter 8 Parental Controls This function allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family. You can block inappropriate content, set dialy time limits for total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day. It contains the
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    7 AM) on school nights (Sunday to Thursday). How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > Parental Controls or Advanced > Parental Controls. 3. Click Add to create a profile for your family member. 4. Add
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    Chapter 8 Parental Controls 1 ) Add one or more keywords. All websites containing the key words will be blocked. 2 ) Click Next. 6. Set time restrictions on internet access. 39
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    and how much time they have spent online recently. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Basic > Parental Controls or Advanced > Parental Controls. 3. Set up a profile for your child. Refer to Set Up Access
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    Chapter 8 Parental Controls 5. Use the drop-down menu behind Today to view the websites visited and time spent online for any of the last 7 days. Click to view a complete history. Click to block the corresponding content for this profile. Done! You can now check up on your child's online
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    Chapter 9 QoS QoS (Quality of Service) allows you to prioritize the internet traffic of specific devices to guarantee a faster connection when you need it the most. Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth even when there is heavy traffic on the network.
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    that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > QoS. 3. Select Enable QoS. 4. Enter the upload and download bandwidth provided by your internet service provider. 1Mbps equals to 1000Kbps. Click Save. 5. Under Device
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    Chapter 10 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding your network with server
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    the default settings. DoS Protection can protect your home network against DoS attacks from flooding your network with server requests. Follow the steps below to configure DoS Protection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go
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    my network (via wired or wireless). How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control. 3. Enable Access Control. 4. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow
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    Chapter 10 Network Security 3 ) Click Block above the Online Devices table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. To allow specific device(s) 1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save. 2 ) Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist section. Enter the Device Name and MAC
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    to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding. 3. Enable ARP Binding. 4. Bind your device(s) according to your need. To bind the
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    the problem that an external host cannot initiatively communicate with a specified device on the local network. With the forwarding feature the router can on the local network, thus realizing some special functions. The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set,
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    . Enabling ALG is recommended. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > ALG. Note: It is recommended to keep the default settings. • Enable FTP ALG: If enabled, it allows FTP (File Transfer Protocol
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    192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers. 4. Click Add. Click View Existing Services and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically
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    default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. • If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >
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    • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the format the page
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    players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports open. How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT
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    play Xbox online games without a hitch. XBOX LAN WAN Router Internet If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle
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    a secured way through internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to and its speed is faster, it's compatible with most operating systems and also supports mobile devices. Its security is poor and your packets may be cracked easily,
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    http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > OpenVPN, and select Enable VPN Server. Note: • Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for
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    file which will be used by the remote device to access your router. 12. 1. 2. Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device on each device that you plan to apply the VPN function to access your router. Mobile devices should download a third-party app from Google Play or Apple
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    http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP VPN, and select Enable VPN Server. Note: Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for
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    Chapter 12 VPN Server 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the Username and Password to authenticate devices to the PPTP VPN Server. 3 ) Click OK. 12. 2. 2. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use
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    Chapter 12 VPN Server 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN). 61
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    Chapter 12 VPN Server 5. Enter the internet IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 62
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    Chapter 12 VPN Server 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use. 63
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    Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account • Create Static Routes • Specify
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    13. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service I want to: Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet service provider (ISP). How can I do that? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced
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    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 13. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically
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    TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. • To specify the IP address that the router assigns parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router. 4. Click Save. • To
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    and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS. 3. Select the DDNS Service Provider: TP-Link, NO-IP or DynDNS. It is recommended to select TP-Link so that you can enjoy TP-Link's superior DDNS service. Otherwise, please select NO-IP
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    enjoy TP-Link's DDNS service, you have to log in with a TP-Link ID. If you have not logged in with one, click Log in. 4. Click Register in the Domain Name List if you have selected TP-Link, and enter the Domain Name as needed. If you have selected No-IP or DynDNS, enter the user name, password
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    5. Create Static Routes Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination. I want to: Visit
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    subnet. Disable Router B's DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 3. Go destination network is a single IP, so here enter 255.255.255.255. Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets
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    TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. • To enable or disable the wireless function: 1. Go to Basic > Wireless. 2. The wireless radio is enabled by default when the settings are effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use. • To hide SSID: 1. Go to Basic >
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    to balance network demands. 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Enable Smart Connect. 3. Keep the default or set a new SSID and password, and click Save. This SSID and password will be applied both for 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. • To change the security option: 1. Go to
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    .net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS. 13. 7. 1. Set the Router's PIN Router's PIN is enabled by default to allow wireless devices to connect to the router using the PIN. You can use the default one or generate a new one. 74
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    preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN. The default PIN is printed on the label of the router. 13. 7. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule.
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    to set wireless off time for other band(s), please repeat the steps above. Note: • The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings to modify the time. • The wireless LED will be off if the corresponding wireless network is
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    Chapter 13 Customize Your Network Settings 13. 9. TxBF, MU-MIMO TxBF, MU-MIMO (Transmit Beamforming, Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) enables the router to boost network capacity and strengthen Wi-Fi signals. Select the checkbox to enable this feature. 77
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    Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • Test the Network Connectivity • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Set the Router to Reboot Regularly • Change the Login Password • Password Recovery • Local Management • Remote Management • System Log • Monitor the Internet Traffic
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    .net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings. It is 12-hour time by default, and you can toggle on to current Internet time and click Save. • To manually set the date and time: 1. In the Set Time field, select
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    Chapter 14 Manage the Router 2. Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current the LED button. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > LED Control. 3. Toggle to turn on / off
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    and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information with the help of page tips: 1 ) Choose Ping or Traceroute as the diagnostic tool
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    the TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the Support page for free. Note: • Backup your router configuration before firmware upgrade. • Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.tp-link.com
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    , and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Focus on the Device Information section. Make sure the downloaded firmware file is matched with the Hardware Version. 5. Focus on the Manual Upgrade section. Click Browse
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    and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the router. • To reset the router except your login password and bound TP-Link ID: 1. Click Restore under the Factory Default Restore session. 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note: • During the
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    management page, the Account Management feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and focus on the Account
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    allows you to recover the login password you set for you router in case you forget it. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the Password Recovery feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and
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    the instructions to set a new password. 14. 9. Local Management This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
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    with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and complete the settings in Remote Management section as needed. 3. Select the checkbox to enable Remote Management function. 4. Keep the HTTPs Port and HTTP Port as the default settings
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    , you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. • To save the system log in local: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3. Choose the type and level
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    would be great if the system logs could be sent to my mailbox at 8 a.m. every day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3. Click Mail Settings. 4. Enter the information required: 90
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    and WLAN sent and received packets, allowing you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic statistics. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Traffic Statistics. 91
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    . 13. Configure the System Parameters 14. 13. 1. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters. 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save
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    the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default is 0, indicating no key renewal. • Enable WMM - TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Configure the IP address of the router: 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN, configure the IP address of the extended router
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    and click Enable WDS Bridging. 2 ) Click Survey, locate the root router's SSID and click Choose (Here we take TP-Link_4F98 as example). 3 ) If the root router has wireless password, you should enter the wireless password of the root router. 4 ) Click Save. 4. Disable DHCP: 1 ) Go to Network > DHCP
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    Enable/Disable the NAT (Network Address Translation) and NAT Boost function. The router's NAT feature makes devices on the LAN use the same public IP address tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters.
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    Chapter 14 Manage the Router 3. Configure ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering, UDP-FlOOD Attack Filtering and TCPSYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering. • ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enter a half-duplex communication can go only one way at a time. If you are not sure, you can keep the default Auto Negotiation. 96
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    Chapter 15 Work with Alexa This chapter will show you how to configure your router to work with Alexa.
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    you're doing. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Smart Life Assistant > Alexa. Note: Some versions may not support Alexa. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions on the Alexa section to set up smart control of your
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    Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or if 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
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    4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings. 100
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    the technical support. Note: You'll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set
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    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
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    the modem is proper. • Clone the MAC address of your computer. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet and focus on the MAC Clone section. 3 ) Choose an option as needed (enter the MAC address
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    of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you can't access the internet. To resolve this problem, we
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    router again. • Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If you've tried every method above but still cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support somehow. 2 ) Click Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself. • On TP-Link Utility, for example). 105
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    click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK. your wireless router/modem. • Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. , please follow the steps below: • Authenticating problem/password mismatch: 1 ) Sometimes you will be asked
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    Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router. Note: Wireless Password/Network Security Key is case sensitive. • Windows unable to connect to XXXX / Can not join this network / Taking longer
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    COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced
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    Router Model Number: Archer A6/Archer C6 Component Name Model I.T.E. POWER SUPPLY T120100-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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    colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter." We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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    changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part
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    Canadian Compliance Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device
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    NCC Notice & BSMI Notice: 注意！ 4.7.9.1 4.7.9.2 鉛鎘 汞 Pb Cd Hg 六價鉻 CrVI PBB PBDE PCB ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 備考1. 超出0.1 wt 0.01 wt 備考2 備考3 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot
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    • 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. Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee
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    RECICLARE - Informare de reciclare pentru utilizatorii de echipamente electrice și electronice Nu aruncați echipamentele electrice și electronice la gunoiul menajer! Reciclarea și eliminarea deșeurilor de echipamente electrice și electronice (DEEE), deșeuri de baterii, ambalaje și încărcătoare.
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    Prin asigurarea că aceste produse, baterii și ambalaje sunt eliminate în mod corect, veți ajuta la prevenirea consecințelor negative potențiale asupra mediului și sănătății umane, care altfel ar putea fi cauzate de manipularea necorespunzătoare a acestui produs. Soluția corectă în acest caz este
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