5G CPE Router User Guide (For Web)

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to 5G CPE Router and regulatory information.

Note: Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. Router availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual router experience.

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention	Description
Underline	Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
Bold	Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in bold, including the menus, items, buttons and so on.
>	The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example, Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade means the Firmware Upgrade page is under the System Tools menu that is located in the Settings tab.
Note:	Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tips:	Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router.

Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.

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/.

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.

*Use of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, and HT160 require clients to also support the corresponding features.

*Saving clients’ battery power requires clients to also support the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard. Actual power reduction may vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors.

*Use of WPA3 requires clients to also support the corresponding feature.

*This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11ax specification.

*Further software upgrades for feature availability may be required.

1. Log into the Router

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla 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 your computer. 

2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and create a login password for secure management purposes. Then click Save to log in.

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

2. Set Up Internet Connection

This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has necessary ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

2.1 Use Quick Setup Wizard

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

Tips: If you need the IPv6 internet connection, please refer to the section of Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection.

Follow the steps below to set up your router.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, 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  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 Register Now to get one. Then follow the instructions to bind the cloud router to your TP-Link ID.

Note:

• To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section.

• 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.

2.2 Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App

The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

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.

Note: If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one first.

3. Tap the ＋ button and select Add a Router. In Specific 4G/5G Routers, find this router and tap it.

4. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.

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

2.3 Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection 

In this part, you can check your current internet connection settings. You can also modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP.

2.3.1 Dial-up Internet access via Mobile WAN:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Basic > Internet page and select MBB. You are recommended to keep the default value. If your ISP settings are not detected by the router, you can create an internet connection in Advanced > Network > Mobile WAN.

3. Configure Dial-up settings. 

Mobile Data - It is enabled by default. You can disable it to prohibit Internet access.

Network Mode - The device supports three modes of network connection - 5G/4G/3G , 5G Only, 4G/3G, 4G Only, and 3G. You can select network mode according to your mobile network standard and the current network condition.

Profile Name - The name of the profile you’ve selected.

PDP Type - Select the type of your PDP (Packet Data Protocol).

APN - Access Point Name, provided by your ISP. You need to set APN only after selecting the static APN type. You are recommended to keep the default value.

Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. You are recommended to keep the default value.

Authentication Type - Some ISPs need a specific authentication type, please confirm it with your ISP or keep the default value.

NONE - No any authentication is needed.

PAP - Password Authentication Protocol. This protocol allows the device to establish authentication with the peer using two handshakes. Select this option if the ISP requires this authentication type.

CHAP - Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. This protocol allows the device to establish authentication with the peer using three handshakes and checking the peer identity periodically. Select this option if the ISP requires this authentication type.

PAP/CHAP - Password Authentication Protocol/Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. This protocol allows the device to establish authentiation with the peer using two or three handshakes. Select this option if the ISP requires this authentication type.

2.3.2 Dial-up Internet access via EWAN:

Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Basic > Internet page and select EWAN.

3. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration. 

Note: Since different connection types require different cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations  to determine your connection type.

1) If you choose Dynamic IP, the IP address and Subnet Mask are assigned automatically by the ISP. Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable.

 

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

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 according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen. 

 

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.

 

4. Click Save.

Tips: 

• If you use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided with any other parameters that are not required on the page, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration.

• If you still cannot access the internet, refer to the FAQ section for further instructions.

2.4 Test Internet Connectivity

After manually set up the internet connection, you need to know the internet connectivity. The router provides a diagnostic tool to help you locate the malfunction.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page.

3. Click Start to test the internet connectivity and you will see the test result in the gray box.

2.5 Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection

Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: PPPoE(SLAAC/DHCPv6/AUTO/Passthrough), Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6/AUTO/Passthrough), Static IP.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet. 

3. Click Add and enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP.

Tips: If you do not know what your internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP.

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

1) Static IP: Fill in blanks and click OK.

2) Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6/AUTO/Passthrough): Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click OK.

3) PPPOE(SLAAC/DHCPv6/AUTO/Passthrouth): Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires. Click OK.

5. Configure LAN ports. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings. Fill in Site Prefix Type provided by your ISP, and click Save.

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

Tips: Visit the FAQ section if there is no internet connection.

2.6 IPv6 Tunnel

IPv6 Tunnel is a transition mechanism that enables IPv6-only hosts to reach IPv4 services or vice versa and allows isolated IPv6 hosts and networks to reach each other over IPv4-only infrastructure before IPv6 completely supplants IPv4. It is a temporary solution for networks that do not support native dual-stack, where both IPv6 and IPv4 run independently.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet. 

3. Click Add and enable IPv6 and Click Advanced to view more advanced settings.

4. Select the checkbox to enable IPv6 Tunnel.

Tips: Please check the IPv6 tunnel settings each time while reconfiguring WAN connection, as WAN connection configuration may take effect on tunnel settings.

5. Fill in information as required by different tunneling mechanisms.

1) DS-Lite: Fill in blanks and click OK. Select this tunneling mechanism if your ISP uses DS-Lite deployment for assigning address.

2) 6rd: Fill in blanks and click OK. Select this tunneling mechanism if your ISP uses 6rd deployment for assigning address.

3) 6to4: Fill in blanks and click OK. Select this tunneling mechanism if your ISP uses 6to4 deployment for assigning address.

4) MAP-T: Fill in blanks and click OK. Select this tunneling mechanism if your ISP uses MAT-P deployment for assigning address

2.7 Create a Connection Profile

If your ISP settings are not detected by the router, you can create an internet connection profile by following the steps below:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > Mobile WAN page. 

Tips:

• You can also upgrade the supported ISP information. Refer to Upgrade Your ISP Information to configure.

• You can view all internet connections or edit connections that are set up manually on this page.

• You can change the Network Mode to 5G/4G/3G,  5G Only, 4G/3G,4G Only or 3G according to your needs.

• You can manually select 5G and 4G bands in Band Search setting.

• If the Auto network connection displays a wrong ISP profile, you can select a correct network manually:

   Change the Network Search mode to Manual.

   When prompted, select the correct ISP network and click Save.

3. Click Create Profile.

4. Specify the Profile Name, Username and Password. Select the PDP Type, APN Type and Authentication Type according to your ISP.

5. Click OK to make the settings effective and the new profile will be used to set up a new connection.

2.8 Upgrade Your ISP Information

If your ISP information is not detected by the router, you can upgrade ISP information by following the steps below:

1. Download the latest ISP upgrade file from the Support page at https://www.tp-link.com to your computer.

2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

3. Go to Advanced > Network > ISP Upgrade.

4. Click Browse to locate and select the latest file.

5. Click Upgrade.

Note:

• If you fail to dial-up Internet access after upgrading to the latest version, please contact the technical support.

• If your ISP settings are still not detected after upgrading, refer to Create a Connection Profile to add a new internet connection profile.

2.9 PIN Management

PIN (Personal Identification Number) is used to protect the SIM card from embezzlement. PIN Management allows you to easily change the PIN settings of your SIM card as needed.

Follow the steps below to change your PIN settings.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > PIN Management page.

 

SIM Card Status - Displays the status of your SIM card.

PIN Lock - Toggle on to enable PIN Lock. Once it is enabled, every time you start the router with this SIM card inserted, you need to enter the PIN.

Auto-unlock PIN - When the PIN is required upon router restarting or inserting a SIM card, it will be validated automatically, saving you the trouble to enter the PIN each time you start the router or insert a SIM card. If validation failed, you need to enter the PIN on this page.

PIN - Enter the PIN to unlock the SIM card. It consists of 4-8 digits. 

PUK - PIN Unlocked Key, also known as Personal Unlock Code (PUC), is used to reset a PIN that has been lost or forgotten. The PUK is a SIM-specific code assigned by the service provider. You need to enter the PUK after 3 incorrect login attempts of PIN. Contact your service provider if you do not know the PUK. It consists of 8 digits.

New PIN - Enter 4-8 digits to reset the PIN of your SIM card.

Remaining Attempts - Shows how many attempts are left for you to try entering the PIN or PUK. You have only 3 attempts for entering the PIN and 10 attempts for entering the PUK. If you accidentally fail in 3 attempts, the SIM card will be locked and you will be required to enter the PUK that is written on your SIM card.

3. Click Save to save the settings.

2.10 Data Settings

Data Settings is used to monitor the data usage of your router in real-time. You can limit your data usage according to your monthly allowance or total allowance and you will receive a warning if your data usage reaches the specified level.

Follow the steps below to monitor your data usage.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > Data Settings page.

 

3. Enable Data Limit to set total/monthly data allowance and usage alert to prevent data overuse.

4. Enter the allowed amount of total/monthly data in the Total/Monthly Allowance field. When data usage exceeds the allowed level, the router will disconnect from the internet and notify you on the Basic > Network Map Page.

5. Enter a percentage in the Usage Alert field to prevent data overuse. When data usage reaches the alert level, a warning will be shown on the Basic > Network Map Page. If you want to receive the alert on your phone, enter your mobile phone number in the SMS Alert for Usage field.

6. Enable Monthly Data Statistics to reset data statistics when the next billing cycle starts.

7. Enter the start date of the billing cycle in the Start Date field.

8. Click Save to save the settings.

2.11 USSD

USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is used to communicate with the service provider’s computer. You can query service data on this page.

Follow the steps below to get service data.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > USSD page.

3. Enter the USSD request and click Send. You will see the message returned from the carrier in the USSD Result box.

3. SMS

This chapter introduces how to use the SMS functions to view and write messages, keep drafts and specify the message center number. You can easily monitor your data usage by sending a message to your carrier.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

3.1 View Messages

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > SMS > Inbox page. 

 

3. Click the blue envelope or gray envelope icon to unfold and read the content of the message.

Tips:  Gray envelope icon indicates the message is read, while blue envelope icon indicates the message is unread.

3.2 Edit and Send a New Message

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > SMS > New Message page.

3. Enter the receiver’s phone number in the Phone Number field.

4. Enter your message in the Content field.

Tips: You can enter up to 160 letters or numbers, and any exceeding characters will be sent in the next message. You can send up to 5 messages each time.

5. Click Send to send the message or click Save to save the message to the Drafts.

3.3 View Sent Messages

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > SMS > Outbox page. All the messages you sent are listed in the Outbox table.

Tips: You can click the edit button to edit and forward the message.

3.4 View Drafts

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > SMS > Drafts page. All the unsent messages are listed in the Drafts table.

Tips: You can click the edit button to edit and forward the message.

3.5 SMS Settings

SMS Settings allows you to configure the Message Center. When the Message Center is enabled, you can change the Message Center Number via which messages will be sent. It is not recommended to change it for a wrong message center number will affect the SMS function of the router.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > SMS > SMS Settings page and enable Message Center. 

3. The Message Center Number is auto-populated. Change it according to your needs.

4. Click Save to apply your settings.

4. Customize Your Network Settings

This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the router using the web management page.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

4.1 Configure LAN Settings

4.1.1 Change the LAN IP Address

The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.1.1, which you can use to log in to its web management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with another device in your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it.

Follow the steps below to change your IP address.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router. 

2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.

3. Enter a new IP Address appropriate to your needs.

4. Select the Subnet Mask from the drop-down list. The subnet mask together with the IP address identifies the local IP subnet.

5. Keep IGMP Snooping enabled by default. IGMP snooping is the process of listening to IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) network traffic. The function prevents hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a multicast group they have not explicitly joined. 

6. You can configure the router’s Second IP and Subnet Mask for LAN interface through which you can also access the web management page.

7. Keep the rest settings as the default settings.

8. Click Save to make the settings effective.

4.1.2 Use the Router as a DHCP Server

You can configure the router to act as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to its clients. To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN to obtain an IP Address automatically.

Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router. 

2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.

3. Enable DHCP function and select DHCP Server.

4. Specify the IP Address Pool, the start address and end address must be on the same subnet with LAN IP. The router will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients. It is from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.249 by default. 

5. Enter a time duration in the Address Lease Time field. The Address Lease Time is the amount of time in which a DHCP client can lease its current dynamic IP address assigned by the router. After the dynamic IP address expires, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. 

6. Keep the rest settings as the default settings and click Save.

Note: 

1. The router can be configured to work as a DHCP Relay. A DHCP relay is a computer that forwards DHCP data between computers that request IP addresses and the DHCP server that assigns the addresses. Each of the device’s interfaces can be configured as a DHCP relay. If it is enabled, the DHCP requests from local PCs will be forwarded to the DHCP server that runs on WAN side. 

2. You can also appoint IP addresses within a specified range to devices of the same type by using Condition Pool feature. For example, you can assign IP addresses within the range (192.168.1.50 to192.168.1.80) to Camera devices, thus facilitating the network management. Enable DHCP feature and configure the parameters according to your situation on the Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page. 

4.1.3 Reserve LAN IP Addresses

You can view and add a reserved address for a client. When you specify an IP address for a device on the LAN, that device will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. If there are some devices in the LAN that require permanent IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the router for the purpose.

Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your devices.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router. 

2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page, and select IPv4.

3. Scroll down to the Address Reservation section, and click Add to add an address reservation entry for your device.

4. Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address.

5. Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the router.

6. Select the Enable This Entry check box and click OK to make the settings effective.

4.2 Configure IPv6 LAN Settings

Based on the IPv6 protocol, the router provides two ways to assign IPv6 LAN addresses: 

• Configure the RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon) address type

• Configure the DHCPv6 Server address type

4.2.1 Configure the RADVD Address Type

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router. 

2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings.

3. Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.

1) Select RADVD as the address type to make the router assign IPv6 address prefixes to hosts. 

Note: Do not select the Enable RDNSS and Enable ULA Prefix check boxes unless required by your ISP. Otherwise you may not be able to access the IPv6 network. For more information about RDNSS and ULA Prefix, contact our technical support.

2) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default setting Delegated. If your ISP has provided a specific IPv6 site prefix, select Static and enter the prefix.

3) Keep WAN Connection as the default settings.

4. Click Save to make the settings effective.

4.2.2 Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router. 

2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings. 

3. Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.

1) Select DHCPv6 Server as the address type to make the router assign IPv6 addresses to hosts. 

2) Specify the Starting/Ending IPv6 Address for the IPv6 suffixes. The router will generate IPv6 addresses within the specified range.

3) Keep Address Lease Time as the default setting. 

4) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated. If your ISP has provided a specific IPv6 site prefix, select Static and enter the prefix.

5) Keep WAN Connection as the default setting. 

4. Click Save to make the settings effective.

4.3 Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account

Most ISPs (Internet service providers) assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address to access your router remotely. However, the IP address can change any time and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might need the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) feature on the router to allow you and your friends to access your router and local servers (FTP, HTTP, etc.) using domain name, in no need of checking and remembering the IP address. 

Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the router. 

To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router. 

2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS.

3. Select the Service Provider (TP-Link/Dyndns/NO-IP).

4. Log in with your DDNS account, select a service provider. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisa.ddns.net).

5. Click Login and Save.

Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please log out first, then log in with the new account.

4.4 Create Static Routes

A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Data from one point to another will always follow the same path regardless of other considerations. Normal internet usage does not require this setting to be configured.

I want to:

Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same time.

For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the internet through Router A, but I also want to visit my company’s network. Now I have a switch and another Router B. I connect the devices as shown in the following image so that the physical connection between my PC and my company’s server is established. To surf the internet and visit my company’s network at the same time, I need to configure the static routing.

How can I do that?

1. Make sure the routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function.

2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the Router A. 

3. Go to Advanced > Network > Static Routing. Select your current WAN Interface and click Save.

4. Click Add to add a new static routing entry. Finish the settings according to the following explanations:

• Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of the Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here we enter 172.30.30.1. 

• Subnet Mask: Determines the destination network with the destination IP address. If the destination is a single IP address, enter 255.255.255.255; otherwise, enter the subnet mask of the corresponding network IP. In the example, the destination network is a single IP, so here we enter 255.255.255.255.

• Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet with the router’s IP which sends out the data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router B and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.1.2.

• Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway through the LAN port of Router A, so LAN should be selected.

5. Select the Enable This Entry check box to enable this entry.

6. Click OK to make the settings effective.

Done！

Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP address to visit the company network.

4.5 RIP Settings 

To activate RIP for the WAN interface, select the desired RIP version and operation and place a check in the ‘Enabled’ checkbox. To stop RIP on the WAN Interface, uncheck the ‘Enabled’ checkbox. Click the ‘Save’ button to start/stop RIP and save the configuration.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Network > RIP Settings.

3. Configure RIP settings.

• MD5 Authentication - Enable MD5 Authentication to enhance the rip RA packets security.

• MD5 Key ID 0 - Setting the MD5 Key ID 0 value.

• MD5 Key ID 1 - Setting the MD5 Key ID 1 value.

• Interface - The WAN interface name of the RIP rule table’s entry used in.

• Version - The RIP version (RIPv1/RIPv2) of the RIP rule table’s entry used.

• AcceptRA - Enable it to make the RIP rule entry can accept the Router Advertisement.

• SendRA - Enable it to make the RIP rule entry can send the Router Advertisement.

• Enabled - Enable it to make the RIP rule entry active for IPv4.

• RipngEnabled - Enable it to make the RIP rule entry active for IPv6, which is also known as Ripng.

• Modify - Click here to modify the RIP rule entry.

4.6 Specify Wireless Settings

4.6.1 Change Basic Wireless Settings

The router’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.

Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router. 

► To enable or disable OFDMA:

OFDMA enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously, and thus greatly improves speed and efficiency. Noted that only when your clients also support OFDMA, can you fully enjoy the benefits.

1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2. Enable OFDMA.

► To enable or disable TWT:

TWT (Target Wake Time) allows 802.11ax routers and clients to negotiate their periods to transmit and receive data packets. Clients only wake up at TWT sessions and remain in sleep mode for the rest of the time, which significantly extend their battery life. It is disabled by default.

1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2. Enable TWT.

► To enable or disable the BSS Color function:

BSS Coloring is a way to address the increased spatial reuse rate due to overlapping basic service sets (OBSS) and to reduce the competitive overhead of the MAC tier due to overlapping BSS.

1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2. Enable BSS Color.

► To enable or disable the wireless function:

1. Go to Basic > Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2. The wireless radio is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just clear the Enable check boxes. In this case, all the wireless settings will be invalid. 

► To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:

1. Go to Basic > Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2. Enter a new SSID (32 characters at most) in the Network Name (SSID) field and a new password in the Password field and click Save. The SSID and password are case-sensitive. 

Note: If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected after the new settings are effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use.

► To hide SSID:

1. Go to Basic > Wireless  or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2. Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcast. Your SSID won’t display on your wireless devices when you scan for local wireless networks and you need to manually join the network.

► To change the mode or channel:

1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2. Select the wireless network mode or channel and click Save to make the settings effective.

Mode: Select the desired transmission mode. 

• 802.11b/g/n mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.

• 802.11b/g/n/ax mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, 11n and 11ax wireless clients.

• 802.11a/n/ac mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 11n, and 11ac wireless clients.

• 802.11a/n/ac/ax mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 11n, 11ac and 11ax wireless clients.

Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

Transmit Power: Select Low, Middle, or High to specify the data transmit power. The default and recommended setting is High.

► To change the security option:

1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2. Select an option from the Security drop-down list and configure the related parameters. The router provides five options, No Security, WPA-PSK[TKIP]+WPA2-PSK[AES], WPA2-PSK[AES], WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA3-Personal, WEP. WPA3 uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary. 

3. Click Save to make the settings effective. 

► To enable network roaming:

Network roaming helps devices choose better AP based on actual conditions to balance network demands.  

1. Go to Basic > Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2. Locate the Band Steering section, select the Enable check box to make the settings effective.

4.6.2 Advanced Wireless Settings

Advanced wireless settings are for those who want more network controls. You can follow the instructions below to configure your router. 

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router. 

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Advanced Settings. 

► To change basic advanced settings:

Locate the Advanced Settings section and configure the advanced settings according to the explanation below, and then click Save.

• Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between which beacon packets are broadcast by the router to synchronize the wireless network. The default 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 2347. If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold, the router sends Request to Send frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame, or else the packet will be sent immediately.

• DTIM Interval: Enter a value between 1 and 255 to determine the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). 1 indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.

• Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default is 0, indicating no key renewal.

• WMM: This feature guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. WMM is enabled compulsively under 802.11n or 802.11ac mode.

• Short GI: This feature is enabled by default and recommended to increase the data capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.

• AP Isolation: Select this check box to enable the AP Isolation feature that allows you to confine and restrict all wireless devices on your network from interacting with each  other, but still able to access the internet.

• Airtime fairness: Select this checkbox to enable the Airtime Fairness(ATF) feature that allows you to optimize the throughput of each flow. The ATF traffic scheduler uses the per-destination airtime targets to balance airtime usage across flow destinations.

• Fast Roaming (802.11r): This feature allows a client device to roam quickly in environments implementing the WPA2 Enterprise security, by ensuring that the client device does not need to re-authenticate to the RADIUS server every time it roams from one access point to another. It’s recommended that you keep the feature enabled for better roaming experiences.

Note: If you are not familiar with the settings mentioned above, it’s strongly recommended that you keep the provided default settings; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

► To enable or disable WPS function:

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) provides you with an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. This function is enabled by default, but if you do not need this function, clear the WPS Enable check box.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for your router.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS. 

► To create multi-SSID network:

The router supports additional up to three multi-SSID wireless networks for client access in each wireless band. You can specify the access and security settings to ensure network security and privacy according to your situation. 

Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for your router.

1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Multi-SSID, create the multi-SSID network as needed. 

1) Select the Enable MSSID 1 or 2 check box(es) to enable the corresponding multi-SSID network.

2) Enter a new Network Name (SSID) or use the default name, this field is case sensitive. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for Wi-Fi access.

3) Select the Security option for the multi-SSID network, WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA3-Personal is recommended, and you can set a password for the network.

3) If you want to allow the clients in your Multi-SSID network to communicate with each other via methods such as Network Neighborhood and Ping, select the Allow Guests to See Each Other check box.

2. Repeat step 1) to step 2) to set other wireless networks if needed, and click Save to make the settings effective.

4.6.3 View Wireless Information

► To view the detailed wireless network settings:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Status page. You will find the Wireless panel.

3. Click 2.4GHz or 5GHz to view the wireless details.

Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the router icon on Basic> Network Map.

4.7 Schedule Your Wireless Function

You can automatically turn off your wireless networks when you do not need the wireless connection.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule.

3. Enable the Wireless Schedule function. 

4. Click Add to set the Wireless Off Time, and click Save to make the settings effective.

Note:

1. Make sure that the time of the router is correct before using this function. For details, refer to Set System Time.

2. The wireless LED will turn off if the corresponding wireless network is disabled.

3. The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.

4.8 Use WPS for Wireless Connection

You can use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to add a new wireless device to your existing network quickly and easily.  

Method 1: Use the WPS button

Use this method if your client device has a WPS button.

1. Press the WPS button of the router. 

2. Press the WPS button of the client device directly. 

3. The Wi-Fi LED flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process. 

4. When the Wi-Fi LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router. 

Method 2: Use the “Connect” button on the web management page

Use this method if your client device has a WPS button.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS page.

3. Click Connect on the page.

4. Press the WPS button of the client device directly. 

5. The WPS LED of the router flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process. 

6. When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router. 

Method 3: Enter the router’s PIN on your client device

Use this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN. 

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS, and enable Router’s PIN.

3. Take a note of the current PIN of the router. You can also click the Generate button to get a new PIN.

4. Enter the router’s PIN on the client device. (The default PIN is also printed on the label of the router.)

The WPS LED flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process. 

When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router. 

Note:

1. The WPS LED on the router will light on for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network.

2. The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuring WPS.

Method 4: Enter the client device’s PIN on the router

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS, and click PIN Number.

3. Enter the Client’s PIN.

  

4. Then click the Connect button.

5. Device has been added successfully! or the similar information will appear on the web page, which means the client device has successfully connected to the router.
 

5. TP-Link Cloud Service

TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available. 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 can manage your home network no matter where you may find yourself. 

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

5.1 Register a TP-Link ID

If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, 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 to register a TP-Link ID.

4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link Cloud page to log in. The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as an Admin. 

Note:

• To learn more about the Admin and User TP-Link ID, refer to Manage the User TP-Link IDs.

• Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app.

• If you want to unbind the admin TP-Link ID from your router, please go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, an click Unbind in the Device Information section.

5.2 Change Your TP-Link ID Information

Follow the steps below to change your email address and password of your TP-Link ID as needed.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID.

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

► To change your email address:

1. Click the edit button 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 button 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 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 to its factory default settings either on the web management page or in the Tether app.

• Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router.

5.3.1 Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID.

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

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

Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

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

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

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID.

2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, 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. 

5.4 Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App

The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

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.

Note: 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.

Note: If you need to remotely access your router from your smart devices, you need to:

• Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link ID.

• Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.

6. EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming

This chapter introduces the TP-Link EasyMesh feature.

TP-Link EasyMesh Controller and TP-Link EasyMesh Agent work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to EasyMesh’s seamless coverage.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

   Unified Wi-Fi Network

Controller and agents share the same wireless settings, including network name, password, access control settings and more.

   Seamless Roaming

Devices automatically switch between your controller and agents as you move through your home for the fastest possible speeds.

   Easy Setup and Management

Set up a EasyMesh network with a push of WPS buttons. Manage all network devices on the Tether app or at your router’s web management page.

6.1 Set Up a EasyMesh Network

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Basic > Mesh or Advanced > Wireless > Mesh.

3. Connect a EasyMesh agent to this controller by following the setup instructions in the agent’s manual. The agent will be listed on the controller’s Mesh page.

Note: To check full list of TP-Link EasyMesh devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com.

4. If you have set up the agent to join the EasyMesh network, it will be listed on the controller’s EasyMesh page.

Otherwise, you need to find it in the Add Mesh Device list and click Add to add it to the EasyMesh network.

Done! Now your controller and agents successfully form a EasyMesh network!

6.2 Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network

In a EasyMesh network, you can manage all mesh devices and connected clients on your router’s web page.

To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, 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 Main AP icon to view all mesh devices, and click Wireless Client icon and Wired Clients icon to view all connected clients.

To manage a EasyMesh device in the network:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, 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 device’s IP Address to redirect to the web management page of this device and view detailed information. 

4. Manage the EasyMesh device as needed. You can:

• Change device information.

• Delete this device from the EasyMesh network.

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 security and privacy.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

7.1 Create a Network for Guests 

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Basic > Guest Network or Advanced > Guest Network. 

3. Create a guest network as needed.

1) Tick the Enable checkbox for the 2.4GHz/5GHz 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! 

Tips: To view guest network information, go to Network Map and locate the Guest Network section. You can turn on or off the guest network function conveniently.

7.2 Customize Guest Network Options

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Basic > Guest Network or Advanced > Guest Network. 

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. 

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

8. NAT Forwarding

The router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes devices on the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate with devices on the internet, which protects the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that an external host cannot initiatively communicate with a specified device on the local network.

With the forwarding feature the router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows devices on the internet to initiatively communicate with devices on the local network, thus realizing some special functions.

The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

8.1 ALG

ALG allows customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer “control/data” protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. It is recommended to keep the default settings.  

You may need to disable SIP ALG when you are using voice and video applications to create and accept a call through the router, since some voice and video communication applications do not work well with SIP ALG.

Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > ALG. 

8.2 Set Up Public Services on The Local Network by Virtual Servers

Virtual Servers are used to set up public services on the local network. A virtual server is defined as an external port, and all requests from the Internet to this external port will be redirected to a designated computer, which must be configured with a static or reserved IP address. When you build up a server on the local network and want to share it on the Internet, Virtual Servers can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users.

The table displays the relevant parameters of the virtual server. 

To set up a Virtual Server rule:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers and click Add.

3. Select an interface name from the drop-down list.

4. Click View Existing Applications to select a service from the list to automatically populate the appropriate port number in the External Port and Internal Port fields. If the service is not listed, enter the External Port number (e.g. 21) or a range of ports (e.g. 21-25). Leave the Internal Port blank if it is the same as the External Port or enter a specific port number (e.g. 21) if the External Port is a single port. The following picture takes application FTP as an example.

5. Enter the IP address of the computer running the service application in the Internal IP field.

6. Select a protocol for the service application: TCP, UDP, or All from the Protocol drop-down list.

7. Select Enable This Entry.

8. Click OK.

Tips:

• If you want to disable this entry, click the Bulb icon.

• It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port or protocol to use.

• If the local host device is hosting more than one type of available services, you need to create a rule for each service. Please note that the External Port should NOT be overlapped.

8.3 Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering

Port Triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When a host on the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host. When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port Triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. 

Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

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

3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The Triggering Port, Triggering Protocol and External Port will be automatically filled in. The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example.

4. Click OK.

Tips:

• You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.

• 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 displays.

8.4 Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ

When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host on the local network, it is totally exposed to the internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host.

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.

I want to:

Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction.

For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can log in normally but cannot join a team with other 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 192.168.1.100.

2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

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

4. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 manually in the DMZ Host IP Address field.

5. Click Save.

Done!

The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players.

8.5 Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP

The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows applications or host devices to automatically find the front-end NAT device and send request to it to open the corresponding ports. With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices on the local network and the internet can freely communicate with each other thus realizing the seamless connection of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you want to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc.

Tips:

• UPnP is enabled by default in this router.

• Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature.

• UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of operating system need to install the UPnP components).

For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which has connected to the internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch.

If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, 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 on or off according to your needs.

9. Parental Controls

This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

I want to:

Control what types of websites my children or other home network users can visit and the time of day they are allowed to access the internet.

For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com and Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6 PM) to 22:00 (10 PM) on the weekdays and not other time.

How can I do that?

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Basic > Parental Controls or Advanced > Parental Controls.

3. Click Add, and then enter the Name manually. Click Add and specify the devices belonging to the family member. Click Next.

4. Select a filter level based on the age of the family member. Blocked content will then be displayed in the Filter Content list. Click Next.

5. (Optional) Delete items from the Filter Content list, add items from the Available Categories list, or click Add a New Keyword to add a filter keyword (for example, “Facebook”) or URL.

6. Enable Time Limits for Mon to Fri and Sat & Sun, then set the daily internet time allowed. Enable BedTime on School Nights (Sunday to Thursday) and Weekend (Friday and Saturday), then set the time period during devices in the profile cannot access the internet.

7. Click Save.

Done!

Now you can control your children’s internet access as needed.

Tips:

To monitor internet usage of a family member:

1. Find the profile of the family member, then click the Insights icon.

2. On the Top 5 Visits page, select a day of the last 7 days to check the time spent online and top visited websites. You can block the websites if needed.

3. On the Blocked History page, select a day of the last 7 days to check the blocked website history. You can unblock websites if needed, and click Unblocked Websites to view them.

To pause or resume internet access of a family member:

Find the profile of the family member, then click the Pause/Play icon.

10. Quality of Service

This function allows you to specify the priority of traffic and minimizes the impact of network congestion.

The router allows you to configure the quality of service (QoS)  for optimal throughput and performance when handling differentiated wireless traffic, such as Voiceover-IP (VoIP), other types of audio, video, streaming media, and traditional IP data.

To configure QoS on the routers, you should set parameters on the transmission queues for different types of wireless traffic. In normal use, we recommend that you keep the default values for the routers.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

10.1 Set up QoS for the network

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > QoS.

3. Enable QoS.

4. Enter the upload bandwidths provided by your ISP.

5. (Optional) Enable IPTV QoS, then set the priority and reserved bandwidth of IPTV traffic.

6. (Optional) Click Advanced and arrange the sliders to set the bandwidth percentage of each priority.

7. Click Save to make the settings effective.

10.2 Set up QoS for a specific device

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > QoS. 

3. In the QoS Rule List table, choose a priority section and click Add.

4. In the QoS Rule window, click scan and click the Add button to choose a device, then click OK to add it to the rule.

11. Network Security

This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from unauthorized users by implementing network security functions. You can block or allow specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering, or using Access Control for wired and wireless networks, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks by using IP & MAC Binding.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

11.1 Firewall & DoS Protection

The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection  protect the router from cyber attacks. 

The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default, and it is recommended to keep 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://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Security > Firewall & DoS Protection.

3. Enable DoS Protection.

4. Set the protection level (Low, Middle or High) for ICMP-Flood Attack Filtering, UDP-Flood Attack Filtering and TCP-Flood Attack Filtering.

ICMP-Flood Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) flood attack.

UDP-Flood Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the UDP (User Datagram Protocol) flood attack.

TCP-Flood Attack Filtering - Enable to prevent the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) flood attack.

5. Click Save.

Tips: 

• The level of protection is based on the number of traffic packets. You can specify the level under DoS Protection Level Settings.

• The protection will be triggered immediately when the number of packets exceeds the preset threshold value, and the vicious host will be displayed in the Blocked DoS Host List.

11.2 Service Filtering

With Service Filtering, you can prevent certain users from accessing the specified service, and even block internet access completely.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Security > Service Filtering, and enable Service Filtering.

3. Click Add.

4. Select a Service Type from the drop-down list and the following four fields will be automatically filled in. Select Custom when your desired service type is not listed, and enter the information manually.

5. Specify the IP address(es) that this filtering rule will apply to.

6. Click Save to make the settings effective.

Note: If you want to disable an entry, click the Bulb icon.

11.3 Access Control

Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed devices (Whitelist).

I want to:

Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).

How can I do that?

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control and enable Access Control.

3. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) to access your network.

To block specific device(s):

 1) Select Blacklist and click Save.

 2) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table (or click the Add under the Devices in Blacklist and enter the Device Name and MAC Address manually).

 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.

3) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address. (You can copy and paste the information from Online Devices table if the device is connected to your network.)

4) Click Save.

Done!

Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) by Blacklist or Whitelist.

11.4 IP & MAC Binding

IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind a network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with a matching IP address in the Binding list, but an unrecognized MAC address.

I want to:

Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. 

 How can I do that? 

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding, and enable IP & MAC Binding.

3. Bind your device(s) according to your needs.

To bind the connected device(s):

1) Select the device(s) to be bound in the ARP List.

2) Click Bind to add to the Binding List.

To bind the unconnected device:

1) Click Add in the Binding List section.

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

3) Select the Enable This Entry check box to enable the entry and click OK.

Done!

Enjoy the internet without worrying about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks.

11.5 IPv6 Firewall

IPv6 Firewall protects your IPv6 network by preveting access from the internet. However, when you are hosting a service, such as a file sharing server in your local network, you can choose to allow access to the server from the internet by adding entries on this page. This feature is available only when you’ve set up an IPv6 connection.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Security > IPv6 Firewall.

3. Click Add.

4. Select an interface name from the drop-down list. Interface names are names of the internet connections you have set up.

5. Click View Existing Applications to select a service from the list to automatically populate the Port field with an propriate port number. It is recommended to keep the default Port if you are unsure about which one to use. If the service is not listed, manually enter the Service Type and the Port number (e.g., 21 or 21-25). The following picture takes application FTP as an example.

6. Select the local host device running the service. Enter its global IPv6 address in the Global IPv6 Address field.

7. Select a protocol for the service from the drop-down list.

8. Select Enable This Entry.

9. Click OK.

Tips:

• If you want to disable this entry, click the Bulb icon.

• If the local host device hosts more than one type of available service, you need to create a rule for each service. Please note that ports should NOT be used by multiple services.

12. VPN Server

The router offers several ways to set up VPN connections:

VPN Server allows remote devices to access your home network in a secured way through the internet. The router supports three types of VPN Server:

OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with higher security and more stability, suitable for restricted environments such as campus network and company intranet.

PPTP VPN is easy to use with the built-in VPN software of computers and mobile devices, but it is vulnerable and may be blocked by some ISPs. 

IPSec VPN is more secure but slower than PPTP VPN, and may have trouble getting around firewalls.

VPN Client allows devices in your home network to access remote VPN servers, without the need to install VPN software on each device.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

12.1 Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network

OpenVPN Server is used to create an OpenVPN connection for remote devices to access your home network. 

To use the VPN feature, you need to enable OpenVPN Server on your router, and install and run VPN client software on remote devices. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection.

Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

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

Note:

• Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet.

• The first time you configure the OpenVPN Server, you may need to generate a certificate before you enable the VPN Server.

3. Select the Service Type (communication protocol) for OpenVPN Server: UDP, TCP.

4. Enter a VPN Service Port to which a VPN device connects, and the port number should be 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. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network; select Internet and Home Network if  you also want the remote device to access internet through the VPN Server.

7. Click Save.

8. Click Generate to get a new certificate. 

Note: If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click Generate to update the certificate.

9. Click Export to save the OpenVPN configuration file which will be used by the remote device to access your router.

Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device

1. Visit http://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html to download the OpenVPN software, and install it on your device where you want to run the OpenVPN client utility.

Note: You need to install the OpenVPN client utility 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 App Store.

2. After the installation, copy the file exported from your router to the OpenVPN client utility’s “config” folder (for example, C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config on Windows). The path depends on where the OpenVPN client utility is installed.

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

12.2 Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network

PPTP VPN Server is used to create a PPTP VPN connection for remote devices to access your home network. 

To use the VPN feature, you need to set up PPTP VPN Server on your router, and configure the PPTP connection on remote devices. Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN connection.

Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

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

Note: Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet.

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

4. Enter the Username and Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN server.

5. Click Save.

6. On the client devices, create a PPTP VPN connection. The official supported platforms include Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, iOS, and Android.

7. Launch the PPTP VPN program, add a new connection and enter the domain name of the registered DDNS service or the static IP address that is assigned to the WAN port, to connect the client device to the PPTP VPN server.

Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device

The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an 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 (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.

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

12.3 Use IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network

IPSec VPN Server is used to create a IPSec VPN connection for remote devices to access your home network. 

To use the VPN feature, you need to set up IPSec VPN Server on your router, and configure theIPSec connection on remote devices. Please follow the steps below to set up the IPSec VPN connection.

Step 1. Set up IPSec VPN Server on Your Router

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > VPN > IPSec VPN, and enable Dead Peer Detection.

Note: 

• Firmware update may be required to support IPSec VPN Server.

• Before you enable Dead Peer Detection, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet.

3. Click Add.

4. Configure the IPSec VPN server parameters.

5. Configure the advanced settings according to the following explanation. We recommend that you keep the default settings. If you want to change these settings, make sure that both VPN server endpoints use the same Encryption Algorithm, Integrity Algorithm, Diffie-Hellman Group and Key Lifetime in both phase1 and phase2.

6. Click OK.

Note: For the comprehensive guide, please refer to the User Guide on the product’s support page.

Step 2. Configure IPSec VPN Connection on Your Remote Device

The remote device can use the Windows or Mac OS built-in IPSec software or a third-party IPSec software to connect to IPSec Server. Here we use the Windows built-in IPSec software as an 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 (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field, 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 have set for the IPSec VPN server on your remote device, and click Connect.

7. Click Close when the VPN connection is ready to use.

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

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

10. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the IPSec VPN server on your remote device, and 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 have set for the IPSec VPN server on your router. Then click OK.

Done! Click Connect to start VPN connection.

12.4 VPN Connections

VPN Connections page displays the clients that are currently connected to the OpenVPN servers, PPTP VPN servers and IPSec VPN hosted on the router.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > VPN > VPN connections. 

 

13. Manage Your Router

This chapter introduces how to change the system settings and administrate your router’s network.

*Features available on the web management page may vary by model and software version. 

13.1 Set System Time

System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls and Wireless Schedule. You can manually set how to get the system time.

Follow the steps below to set your system time.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router. 

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Time Settings page.

3. Configure the system time using the following methods:

Get from PC: Click this button if you want to use the current time of your PC.

Get from the Internet: Click this button if you want to get time from the internet. Make sure your router can access the internet before you select this way to get system time.

4. Click Save.

5. After setting the system time, you can set Daylight Saving Time according to your needs. Enable Daylight Saving Time, and set the start and end time and then click Save to make the settings effective. 

1.2 Control the LED

The LED of the router indicates its activities and  status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

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.

13.3 Test Internet Connectivity

Diagnostics function is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics page.

► To test the internet connection of the router:

Locate the Diagnostic Tools section, and click the Start to test the internet connectivity and you will find the test results in the gray box.

► To run ping and traceroute tools:

1) Locate the Diagnostic Tools section.

2) Select Ping or Traceroute or Nslookup as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity.

• 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 across an internet Protocol network.

• Nslookup is used to queries the Domain Name System (DNS) to obtain the mapping between a domain name and IP address, or other DNS records.

3) Enter the Target IP Address/Domain Name of the tested host. You can change the default test options if necessary.

4) Click Start to begin the diagnostics, and you will find the test results in the gray box.

13.4 Update the Firmware

TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. 

We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your router. The latest firmware can also be downloaded from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com for free.

Note: 

1. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer. It is NOT recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly.

2. Back up your router configuration before upgrading the firmware.

3. DO NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 

► Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware online:

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 

3. Click Check for Upgrades. 

4. If a new firmware is displayed, click Upgrade and click Yes when prompted, then the router will automatically download the latest firmware file and upgrade.

► Follow the steps below to manually update the firmware:

1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 

2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, 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 matches with the Hardware Version.

5. Focus on the Local Upgrade section. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click Upgrade. 

6. Wait a few minutes for the upgrading and rebooting. 

13.5 Back Up and Restore Configuration Settings

The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can back up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if needed you can erase the current settings and reset the router to its default factory settings.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

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

► To back up configuration settings: 

 Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A conf.bin file will be stored to your computer.

► To restore configuration settings:

1) Click Browse to locate the previous backup configuration file, and click Restore.

2) Wait a few seconds for the restoring and rebooting.

► To reset the router to factory default settings:

1) Locate the Factory Default Restore section, and click Factory Restore to reset the router.

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

Note: 

1. During the resetting process, do not turn off the router. 

2. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the router. 

13.6 Reboot the Router

The Reboot feature cleans the cache to enhance the running performance of the router. You can reboot the router manually or set it to reboot regularly.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Reboot Schedule, and you can restart your router.

► To reboot the router manually:

Click Reboot, and wait a few minutes for the router to rebooting.

► To schedule the router to reboot at a specific time:

1) Enable Reboot Schedule.

2) Specify the Time when the router reboots.

3)  Click Save to make the settings effective.

Some settings of the router may take effect only after rebooting, including:

• Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically).

• Change the Operation Mode (system will reboot automatically).

• Upgrade the firmware of the router (system will reboot automatically).

• Restore the router to its factory defaults (system will reboot automatically).

• Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically).

Note: The Auto Reboot feature takes effect based on the router’s system time. Please make sure you have already set up the time of the router.

13.7 Administration Management

13.7.1 Change the Login Password

A login password is required to log in to the router’s web management page. You are asked to set a login password at first login. You can change it with the account management feature. 

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and locate the Account Management section.

3. Enter the old password and a new password twice (both case-sensitive).

4. Click Save to make the settings effective.

13.7.2 Local Management

You can control the local devices’ authority to manage the router via Local Management feature. By default all local connected devices are allowed to manage the router. You can also specify one device to manage the router and  enable local management over a more secure way, HTTPS.

Follow the steps below to allow only the specific device to manage the router via the local management over HTTPS.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and locate the Local Management section.

3. Enable Local Management over HTTPS and keep the Port for HTTP and Port for HTTPS as the default settings. Enter the IP address or MAC address of the local device to manage the router. 

4. Click Save.

Now, you can manage the router over both HTTP (http://tplinkmodem.net) and HTTPS (https://tplinkmodem.net).

Note: If you want all local devices can manage the router, just leave the IP/MAC Address field blank.

13.7.3 Remote Management

By default, the remote devices are not allowed to manage the router from the internet. You can enable remote management over HTTP and/or HTTPS if needed. HTTPS is a more secure way to access the router.

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

Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the router over HTTPS.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and locate the Remote Management section.

3. Enable Remote Management and Remote Management via HTTPS to allow for HTTPS connection. Keep the Port as the default setting.

4. Set the client device allowed for remote management. Select All to allow all remote devices to manage the router. If you just want to allow a specific device to manage the router, select Only the Following IP/MAC Address and enter the IP/MAC address of the remote device. 

5. Click Save.

All devices or the specific device on the internet can log in to your router using the address displayed on the Manage This Router via the Address field to manage the router.

Tips:

1. If you were warned about the certificate when visiting the web management page remotely, click Trust (or a similar option) to continue. To avoid this warning, you can download and install the certificate on the router’s web management page at Advanced > System Tools > Administration.

2. The router’s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP. Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name.

13.7.4 HTTP Referer Head Check

HTTP referer header check function can protect your networks against CSRF attacks. This function is  enabled by default. You can disable this function if needed.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and locate the HTTP Referer Head Check section.

3. Clear the Enable check box and click Save if you want to disable this function.

13.7.5 ICMP Ping

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Ping is used to diagnose the network by sending ICMP echo request packets to the target remote or local host and waiting for an ICMP response.

You can control the router’s replies to ICMP Ping requests.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and locate the ICMP Ping section.

3. Specify the ICMP Ping reply options.

• Remote: Select it if you want the computers on a public network to ping the router’s WAN IP address.

• Local: Enabled by default, if enabled, the computers on a private network can ping the router’s LAN IP address.

4. Click Save to make the settings effective.

13.7.6 Session ID

When Session ID function is enabled, it will be saved into Flash every time the PPP connection is updated. This can prevent some problems of PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP connection being rejected to reconnect to servers when the device is powered off or the network disconnect accidentally.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration, and locate the Session ID section.

3. Enable the Update Session ID and Click Save to make the settings effective.

13.8 System Log

System Log can help you know what happened to your router, facilitating you to locate the malfunctions. For example when your router does not work properly, you may need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

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

► To view the system logs:

You can view specific system logs by selecting the log type and level. 

Click Refresh to refresh the log list.

► To save the system logs:

You can save the system logs to your local computer or a remote server.

Click Save Log to save the logs in a txt file to your computer.

Click Log Settings to set the storage path of logs.

• Save Locally: Select this option to cache the system log to the router’s local memory, select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list. The logs will be shown in the table in descending order on the System Log page. 

• Save Remotely: Select this option to send the system log to a remote server, select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop-down list and enter the information of the remote server. If the remote server has a log viewer client or a sniffer tool implemented, you can view and analyze the system log remotely in real-time.

13.9 Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics

The traffic statistics function allows you to monitor the volume of internet traffic statistics. You can view the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and WLAN sent and received packets.

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Traffic Statistics.

3. Turn on Enable Traffic Statistics to enable traffic statistics function, you can view the total number of packets and bytes received and transmitted by the router within the selected Statistics Interval. This function is disabled by default.

4. You can refer to Traffic Statistics List for the detailed information about the traffic usage of all devices.

FAQ

Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?

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 http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with the password you set for the router.

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

Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password?

• If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, 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 Power LED blinks to restore factory default settings, and then visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1 to create a new login password.

Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset, and please mark down your new password for future use.

Q3. What should I do if I can’t log in to the router’s web management page?

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 http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1 is correctly entered.

• Check your computer’s settings:

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

2) Click Internet Options on the bottom left.

3) Click Connections and select Never dial a connection.

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.

• 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.

Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset.

Q4. What should I do if I can’t access the internet even though the EWAN  configuration is finished?

1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced> 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 > LAN Settings > DHCP Server.

2) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, click Save.

Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google.

• 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.

As the picture below shows, 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) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

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

3) Choose an option as needed (enter the MAC address if Use Custom MAC Address is selected), and click OK.

Tips:

•  Some ISP will register the MAC address of your computer when you access the internet for the first time through their Cable modem, if you add a router into your network to share your internet connection, the ISP will not accept it as the MAC address is changed, so we need to clone your computer’s MAC address to the router.
•  The MAC addresses of a computer in wired connection and wireless connection are different.

• Modify the LAN IP address 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 need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1.

1) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

2) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings.

3) Modify the LAN IP address as the follow picture shows. Here we take 192.168.2.1 as an example.

4) 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 get a solid cable or Internet light.

3) Power on the router.

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

• Double check the internet connection type.

1) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP.

2) Visit http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

3) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet.

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

5) Click Save.

6) Restart the modem and the 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.

Q5. What should I do if I can’t find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network?

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. You can refer to the relevant document or contact the laptop manufacturer.

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

  • On Windows 7/8/10/11

    1) If you see the message No connections are available, it is usually because the wireless function is disabled or blocked somehow.

    2) Click Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself.

  • On Windows XP

    1) If you see the message Windows cannot configure this wireless connection, this is usually because windows configuration utility is disabled or you are running another wireless configuration tool to connect the wireless.

    2) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example).

    3) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open Computer Management window.

    4) Expand Services and Applications > Services, find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the Services list on the right side.

    5) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties.

    6) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK.

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

• Check the Wi-Fi 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 hided.

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 when you connect to the wireless network for the first time. 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 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 than usual to connect to this network:

  • 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 reduce interference from other networks.

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

Q6. What should I do if I can’t access the internet even though the Mobile WAN (SIM card) configuration is finished?

• Verify that your SIM card is a 5G/4G or WCDMA card.

• Verify that your SIM card is in your internet service provider’s service area.

• Verify that your SIM card has sufficient credit.

• Check the LAN connection: Open a web browser and enter http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. If the login page does not appear, refer to Q1 and then try again.

• Launch a web browser, log in to the web management page, and check the following:

1) Go to Advanced > Network > Mobile WAN to verify the parameters provided by your ISP are correctly entered. If the parameters are incorrect, click Create Profile and enter the correct parameters, then select the new profile from the Profile Name list.

2) Go to Advanced > Network > PIN Management to verify if PIN is required. If it is, enter the correct PIN provided by your ISP, and click Save.

3) Go to Advanced > Network > Data Settings to verify if the Total/Monthly Used exceeds the Total/Monthly Allowance. If it does, click Correct and set Total/Monthly Used to 0 (zero), or disable Data Limit.

4) Go to Advanced > Network > Mobile WAN to verify that Mobile Data is enabled. If it is not, enable it to access the internet.

5) Confirm with your ISP if you are in a roaming service area. If you are, go to Advanced > Network > Mobile WAN to enable Data Roaming.

6) Go to Advanced > Network > Mobile WAN to confirm whether External Antennas is enabled:

If it is determined that an external antenna is connected, enable External Antennas.

If you are sure that no external antenna is connected, disable External Antennas.