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Chapter 7

OneMesh with Seamless Roaming

3. Click a OneMesh device to view the device information, or click

Clients

view the clients connected to this device.
On the

Device Info

page, you can:

• Click

Manage Device

to redirect to the web mangement page of this OneMesh

device.

• Click

Leave OneMesh

to delete this device from the OneMesh network.

Summary of Contents for Archer A7

Page 1: ...REV5 1 1 1910012752 User Guide AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C7 Archer A7...

Page 2: ...rnet Connection 14 4 3 Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 18 4 4 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode 21 Chapter 5 TP Link Cloud Service 23 5 1 Register a TP Link ID 24 5 2 Change Your TP Link ID...

Page 3: ...3 IP MAC Binding 59 Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding 61 13 1 Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers 62 13 2 Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering 63 13 3 Make Applications Free from Por...

Page 4: ...age the Router 87 16 1 Set Up System Time 88 16 2 Control LEDs 89 16 3 Test the Network Connectivity 90 16 4 Upgrade the Firmware 91 16 4 1 Online Upgrade 91 16 4 2 Manual Upgrade 92 16 4 3 Restore In...

Page 5: ...ctures to show the path to load the corresponding page For example Advanced Wireless MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab...

Page 6: ...verage 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...

Page 7: ...Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance It contains the following sections Product Overview Appearance...

Page 8: ...speed connection to your wired devices Moreover it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app 1 2 Appearance 1 2 1 The...

Page 9: ...ernet service is not available Off The router s Internet port is unplugged Ethernet On A powered on device is connected to the router s corresponding Ethernet port Off Nopowered ondeviceisconnectedtot...

Page 10: ...s USB Port For connecting to a USB device Internet Port For connecting to a DSL Cable modem or an Ethernet jack Ethernet Ports 1 2 3 4 For connecting your PC or other Ethernet network devices to the r...

Page 11: ...Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections Position Your Router Connect Your Router...

Page 12: ...ctromagnetic reference such as Bluetooth devices cordless phones and microwaves 2 2 Connect Your Router Follow the steps below to connect your router If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet con...

Page 13: ...mputer or go to Wi Fi Settings of your smart device and then select the SSID to join the network Connections are available Wireless Network Connection Connect automatically Connect TP Link_XXXX TP Lin...

Page 14: ...10 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 1 Tab the WPS icon on the device s screen Here we take an Android phone for instance 2 Within two minutes press the Reset WPS button on your router close to...

Page 15: ...Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router...

Page 16: ...og in to your router 1 Set up the TCP IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and create a login password for secure management purposes The...

Page 17: ...y 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 servi...

Page 18: ...d 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 Log In La...

Page 19: ...onstrations in Step 4 to determine your connection type 4 Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration 1 If you choose Dy...

Page 20: ...name 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...

Page 21: ...ndary Connection provided by your ISP Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen 5 Click Save 6 To check your internet connection click Network Map on the le...

Page 22: ...4 3 Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types PPPoE Dynamic IP SLAAC DHCPv6 Static IP 6to4 tunnel Pass Through Bridge 1...

Page 23: ...the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires Click Save and then click Connect Note If your ISP provides two separate...

Page 24: ...internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type Manually Set up Your Internet Connection Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires Click Save and then click...

Page 25: ...ccessful PPPoE configuration Tips Visit the FAQ section if there is no internet connection 4 4 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode In this mode your router connects to a wired or wireless router...

Page 26: ...the router 3 Go to Advanced Operation Mode select Access Point and click Save Log in to the router via http tplinkwifi net after the router reboots 4 Go to Quick Setup or Settings Wireless Wireless Se...

Page 27: ...ll notify you when an important firmware upgrade is avaliable Surely you can also manage multiple TP Link Cloud devices with a single TP Link ID This chapter introduces how to register a new TP Link I...

Page 28: ...TP Link IDs Once the router is bound to your TP Link ID you need to log in to the router with the TP Link ID You can register another TP Link ID via the Tether APP Please refer to Manage the Router v...

Page 29: ...irst time login TP Link ID will be bound automatically to your router as an Admin account An admin account can add or remove other TP Link IDs to the same router as Users The admin account and User ac...

Page 30: ...ded and click Save Note If you need another TP Link ID please refer to Manage the Router via the TP Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one 4 The new TP Link ID will be displayed in...

Page 31: ...s 1 Open the Apple App Store or Google Play and search the key word TP Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app OR 2 Connect your device to the router s wireless network...

Page 32: ...Chapter 6 Work with Alexa This chapter will show you how to configure your router to work with Alexa...

Page 33: ...o read out the password of the guest network all without stopping what you re doing 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced...

Page 34: ...Chapter 7 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP Link OneMeshTM feature It contains the following sections Set Up a OneMesh Network Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network...

Page 35: ...ettings and more Seamless Roaming Devices automatically switch between your router and extenders as you move through your home for the fastest possible speeds Easy Setup and Management Set up a OneMes...

Page 36: ...ders manuals Note To check full list of TP Link OneMesh devices visit https www tp link com onemesh compatibility 4 If you have set up an extender to join the OneMesh network it will be listed in the...

Page 37: ...r the password you set for the router 2 Go to Basic Network Map 3 Click the Mesh Devices Wired Clients or Wireless Clients icon to view the related device or client list To manage each OneMesh device...

Page 38: ...w the device information or click number Clients to view the clients connected to this device On the Device Info page you can Click Manage Device to redirect to the web mangement page of this OneMesh...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...ually input the SSID for guest network access 3 Set Security to WPA WPA2 Personal keep the default Version and Encryption values and customize your own password 4 Click Save Now your guests can access...

Page 41: ...ng Allow guests to access my local network Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router s LAN ports or ma...

Page 42: ...share files and media from the USB storage devices over your home network locally or remotely through the internet The router supports USB external flash drives and hard drives It contains the followi...

Page 43: ...ve make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router safely remove it to avoid data damage Go to Advanced USB Settings Device Settings and click...

Page 44: ...username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB disks you should select the Registered User radio box To learn how to set up an account for the access refer to To Set up Authentication fo...

Page 45: ...te If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192 168 x x or 10 x x x you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the Internet Follow the steps below to configure...

Page 46: ...a third party app for network files management Tips Click Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you router 9 1 3 Customize the Access Settings By default all t...

Page 47: ...s or smb MyShare for Mac To Only Share Specific Content 1 Focus on the Folder Sharing section Click the button to disable Share All then click Add to add a new sharing folder 2 Select the Volume Name...

Page 48: ...es stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA supported devices Click Media Sharing to learn more 4 Click OK Tips The router can share 32 volumes at most You can click on the page to detach the corresp...

Page 49: ...Windows will be unable to remember your credentials and you will always be required to enter the sharing password for USB access 2 Enable Authentication to apply the account you just set If you leave...

Page 50: ...disk is inseted into the router your DLNA supoorted devices such as your computer and pad connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks 2 Refer to the following table fo...

Page 51: ...B device from the router safely remove it to avoid data damage Go to Advanced USB Settings Device Settings and click 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set...

Page 52: ...ber of active downloads 6 Click Add then select the source of your download If it is a torrent file select its location if it is a URL enter it Click OK Note If the source is a URL for aMule click Adv...

Page 53: ...ons on internet access for each member of your family You can block inappropriate content set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day It c...

Page 54: ...tal Controls or Advanced Parental Controls 3 Click to create a profile for a family member 4 Add basic profile information 1 Enter a Name for the profile to make it easier to identify 2 Under Devices...

Page 55: ...51 Chapter 10 Parental Controls 5 Add one or more keywords All websites containing the keywords will be blocked 6 Click Next 6 Set time restrictions on internet access...

Page 56: ...f time your child spends online is controlled and inappropriate content is blocked on their devices 10 2 Monitor Internet Usage I want to Check which websites my child has visited and how much time th...

Page 57: ...wn menu behind Today to view the websites visited and time spent online for any of the last 7 days Click to view a complete history Click to block the corresponding content for this profile Done You c...

Page 58: ...e allows you to prioritize the internet traffic of specific devices to guarantee a faster connection when you need it the most Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth even when t...

Page 59: ...set for the router 2 Go to Advanced QoS 3 Enable QoS 4 Enter the upload and download bandwidth provided by your internet service provider Click Save 5 Under Device Priority find your computer and togg...

Page 60: ...n protect your home network against DoS Denial of Service attacks from flooding your network with server requests using DoS Protection block or allow specific client devices to access your network usi...

Page 61: ...the router 2 Go to Advanced Security Settings 3 Enable DoS Protection 4 Set the level Off Low Middle or High of protection for ICMP FLOOD Attack Filtering UDP FlOOD Attack Filtering and TCP SYN FLOOD...

Page 62: ...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 tp...

Page 63: ...ion from the Online Devices list if the device is connected to your network 3 Click OK Done Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network via wired or wireless using the Bl...

Page 64: ...le ARP Binding 4 Bind your device s according to your need To bind the connected device s Click to add the corresponding device to the Binding List To bind the unconnected device 1 Click Add in the Bi...

Page 65: ...warding 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...

Page 66: ...verify the service port number before the configuration I want to SharemypersonalwebsiteI vebuiltinlocalnetworkwithmyfriendsthroughtheinternet Forexample thepersonalwebsitehasbeenbuiltonmyhomePC 192 1...

Page 67: ...anuse http domain name to visit the website If you have changed the default External Port you should use http WAN IP External Port or http domain name External Port to visit the website 13 2 Open Port...

Page 68: ...e 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 13 3 Make Applications...

Page 69: ...to Advanced NAT Forwarding DMZ and select Enable DMZ 4 Enter the IP address 192 168 0 100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed 5 Click Save Done The configuration is completed You ve set your PC to a DMZ...

Page 70: ...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...

Page 71: ...more stable It is suitable for restricted environment such as campus network and company intranet PPTP VPN is more easily used and its speed is faster it s compatible with most operating systems and...

Page 72: ...Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced VPN Server OpenVPN and select Enable VPN Server Note Before you enable VPN Server we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service recomme...

Page 73: ...re 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 y...

Page 74: ...internet 3 In the Client IP Address filed enter the range of IP addresses up to 10 that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server 4 Click Advanced to set the PPTP connection permission acco...

Page 75: ...igure 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 P...

Page 76: ...72 Chapter 14 VPN Server 3 Select Connect to a workplace and click Next 4 Select Use my Internet connection VPN...

Page 77: ...rver 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 rout...

Page 78: ...74 Chapter 14 VPN Server 7 The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use...

Page 79: ...o configure advanced network features It contains the following sections Change the LAN Settings Configure to Support IPTV Service Specify DHCP Server Settings Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Cre...

Page 80: ...te to your needs And leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings 4 Click Save Note If you have set the Virtual Server DMZ or DHCP address reservation and the new LAN IP address is not in the same su...

Page 81: ...ary parameters including the LAN port for IPTV connection are predetermined If not select the LAN type to determine which port is used to support IPTV service 4 Click Save 5 Connect the set top box to...

Page 82: ...ck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox 2 Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool 3 Enter other parameters if the ISP offers The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is...

Page 83: ...access your router and local servers FTP HTTP etc using a domain name without checking and remembering the IP address Note DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192 1...

Page 84: ...f you have selected TP Link and enter the Domain Name as needed If you have selected NO IP or DynDNS enter the username password and domain name of your account 5 Click Login and Save Tips If you want...

Page 85: ...tch and Router B I connect the devices as shown in the following figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my company s server is established To surf the internet and visit my company s...

Page 86: ...he destination network is a single IP so here enter 255 255 255 255 Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent This IP address must be on the same subn...

Page 87: ...or disable the wireless function 1 Go to Basic Wireless 2 The wireless radio is enabled by default If you want to disable the wireless function of the router just untick the Enable Wireless Radio chec...

Page 88: ...SID and password for future use To hide SSID 1 Go to Basic Wireless 2 Select Hide SSID and your SSID won t display when you scan for local wireless networks on your wireless device and you need to man...

Page 89: ...router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless WPS 15 7 1 Set the Router s PIN Router s PIN is enabled by default to allow wireless devices to connect to the router using the PIN You can use the default one or gen...

Page 90: ...Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings 2 Success will appear on the above screen and the WPS LED on the router will keep on for five minutes if the client has been successfully added to the netwo...

Page 91: ...ntains the following sections Set Up System Time Control LEDs Test the Network Connectivity Upgrade the Firmware Backup and Restore Configuration Settings Set the Router to Reboot Regularly Change the...

Page 92: ...nced System Tools Time Settings It is 12 hour time by default and you can toggle on to change to 24 hour time To get time from the internet 1 In the Set Time field select Get automatically from the In...

Page 93: ...ne 3 Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone 4 Click Save 16 2 Control LEDs The router s LEDs indicate router s activities and status You can turn o...

Page 94: ...t and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Tools Diagnostics 3 Enter the information with the help of page tips 1 Choose Ping or Traceroute as the...

Page 95: ...h Traceroute 16 4 Upgrade the Firmware TP Link aims at providing better network experience for users We will inform you throught the web management page if there s any update firmware available for yo...

Page 96: ...er you will see the notification similar as shown below on your computer as long as a web browser is opened Click Upgrade now and log into the web management page with the username and password you se...

Page 97: ...Browse and select the downloaded firmware file 5 Click Upgrade and wait for a few minutes until the router completes the upgrading and restarts 16 5 Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The conf...

Page 98: ...he Factory Default Restore session 2 Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting Note During the resetting process do not turn off the router After reset you can still use the current login pas...

Page 99: ...the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots 5 Click Save 16 7 Change the Login Password The account management feature allows you to change your login password of...

Page 100: ...outer 2 Go to Advanced System Tools Administration and focus on the Password Recovery section 3 Tick the Enable Password Recovery checkbox 4 Specify a mailbox From for sending the recovery letter and...

Page 101: ...rom accessing the router by using the MAC address based authentication 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Tools...

Page 102: ...g Devices list or enter the MAC address of the device manually 4 Specify a Description for this entry 5 Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox 6 Click OK 16 10 Remote Management This feature allows you t...

Page 103: ...router from the internet via the displayed Web Address for Management Note If a warning pops up when you visit the above address remotely click Trust or a similar option to continue 16 11 System Log W...

Page 104: ...n to the web management page every time I want to go checking It would be great if the system logs could be sent to my mailbox at 8 a m every day 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Li...

Page 105: ...Auto Mail Tips The router will send the system log to the designated email address if this option is enabled 8 Set a fixed time The recipient will receive the system log sent at this time every day 5...

Page 106: ...102 Chapter 16 Manage the Router Click to reset the statistic information of the specific device Click to delete the specific device item in the list...

Page 107: ...nkwifi net to create a new login password Note Please refer to Password Recovery to learn how to configure Password Recovery You ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router...

Page 108: ...104 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...

Page 109: ...router is limited I want to use an extended router to extend the wireless network of the root router Note WDS bridging only requires configuration on the extended router WDS bridging function can be...

Page 110: ...mple 3 If therootrouterhaswirelesspassword youshouldenterthewirelesspassword of the root router 4 Click Save 4 Disable DHCP 1 Go to Network DHCP Server 2 Deselect Enable DHCP Server and click Save Now...

Page 111: ...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...

Page 112: ...he password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network Internet and focus on the MAC Clone section 3 Choose an option as needed enter the MAC address if Use Custom MAC Address is selected and cli...

Page 113: ...Advanced Network LAN 3 ModifytheLANIPaddressasthefollowpictureshows Herewetake192 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 o...

Page 114: ...s 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 You can refer to...

Page 115: ...sually 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...

Page 116: ...network If it is weak 1 3 bars please move the router closer and try again Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1 6 or 11 to reduce interference from other networks Re install or update the dr...

Page 117: ...roduct names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as tran...

Page 118: ...llation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inte...

Page 119: ...ca Inc Address 145 South State College Blvd Suite 400 Brea CA 92821 Website http www tp link com us Tel 1 626 333 0234 Fax 1 909 527 6803 E mail sales usa tp link com This equipment has been tested an...

Page 120: ...sired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment We TP Link USA Corporation has dete...

Page 121: ...the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body National...

Page 122: ...e utilisation l int rieur afin de r duire les risques de brouillage pr judiciable aux syst mes de satellites mobiles utilisant les m mes canaux Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies wit...

Page 123: ...hot environments Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the device Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device Do not use any other chargers than those recommended Do not use...

Page 124: ...ge Indoor use only RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European direct...

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