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User Guide

AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router

Archer AXE75

Summary of Contents for Archer AXE75

Page 1: ... 2021 TP Link 1910013121 REV1 0 0 User Guide AXE5400 Tri Band Wi Fi 6E Router Archer AXE75 ...

Page 2: ...3 Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection 15 4 4 Set Up the Router as an Access Point 18 4 5 Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 18 Chapter 5 TP Link Cloud Service 22 5 1 Register a TP Link ID 23 5 2 Change Your TP Link ID Information 23 5 3 Manage the User TP Link IDs 24 5 3 1 Add TP Link ID to Manage the Router 25 5 3 2 Remove TP Link ID s from Managing the Router 25 5 4 Manage the Router via th...

Page 3: ...Security 47 9 2 Parental Controls 47 9 3 Network Analysis Optimization 48 Chapter 10 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming 50 10 1 Set Up a OneMesh Network 51 10 2 Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network 53 Chapter 11 Network Security 55 11 1 Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks 56 11 2 Access Control 56 11 3 IP MAC Binding 58 11 4 ALG 60 Chapter 12 NAT Forwarding 61 12 1 Share Local Resources on the Inte...

Page 4: ...Routes 81 Chapter 15 Manage the Router 84 15 1 Update the Firmware 85 15 1 1 Auto Update 85 15 1 2 Online Update 85 15 1 3 Local Update 86 15 2 Backup and Restore Configuration Settings 87 15 3 Change the Login Password 88 15 4 Password Recovery 89 15 5 Local Management 90 15 6 Remote Management 91 15 7 System Log 93 15 8 Test the Network Connectivity 95 15 9 Set System Time and Language 97 15 10 ...

Page 5: ...sponding page For example Advanced System Firmware Update means the Firmware Update page is under the System menu that is located in the Advanced 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 symbols on the web page Click to edit the corresponding entry Click to delete the...

Page 6: ...ing 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 environment...

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

Page 8: ...rlatency openingupresourcesforfutureinnovations like in AR VR 8K streaming and more Moreover it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP Link router due to its intuitive Tether app and the powerful web interface 1 2 Appearance 1 2 1 Top Panel The router s LEDs view from left to right are located on the front You can check the router s working status by following the LED Explanation table ...

Page 9: ...rnet Green On Internet service is available Orange On The router s Internet port is connected but the internet service is not available Off The router s Internet port is unplugged Ethernet On At least one powered on device is connected to the router s Ethernet port Off No powered on device is connected to the router s Ethernet port USB On The inserted USB device is ready to use Blinking A USB devi...

Page 10: ...outer Reset Button Press and hold the button for about 6 seconds until the Power LED blinks to reset the router to its factory default settings LAN Port 1 4 For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router WAN Port For connecting to a modem or an Ethernet outlet Power On Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via...

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

Page 12: ... a horizontal surface such as on a shelf or desktop The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown in the following figure 143 9 14 10 3 2 ΦD H NOTE 5 207 D 8 179mm H 3mm Note The diameter of the screw head 5 207mm D 8 179mm and the distance of two screws is 143 9mm The screw that project from the wall need around 5mm based and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the...

Page 13: ... On Internet On 6 GHz On Note If the 2 4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LEDs are off press and hold the Wi Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds These LEDs should turn solid on 5 Connect your computer to the router Method 1 Wired Turn off the Wi Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below Ethernet cable Method 2 Wirelessly 1 Find the SSIDs Network Names and Wireless Password printed on t...

Page 14: ... can be connected to your router through this method Note WPS is not supported by iOS devices The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled Also the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS 1 Tap the WPS ic...

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

Page 16: ...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 tplinkwifi net and create a login password for secure management purposes Then click Let s Get Started to log in Note If the login window does not appear please refer to the FAQ Section ...

Page 17: ...ion 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 It contains the following sections Use Quick Setup Wizard Quick Setup Via TP Link Tether App Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Set Up the Router as an Access Point Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection ...

Page 18: ...omplete service from TP Link remote management TP Link DDNS and more log in with your TP Link ID or click Sign Up Now to get one Then follow the instructions to bind the cloud router to your TP Link ID Note 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...

Page 19: ...rent internet connection settings You can also modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Internet 3 Select your internet connection type from the drop down list 4 Follow the instruc...

Page 20: ...et Connection 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 ...

Page 21: ...er the username and password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen 5 Click SAVE 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 t...

Page 22: ...cable 4 Log in again to the web management page http tplinkwifi net and go to Advanced Quick Setup 5 Configure your wireless settings and click Next 6 Confirm the information and click SAVE Now you can enjoy Wi Fi Tips Functions such as Parental Controls QoS and NAT Forwarding are not supported in the Access Point mode Functions such as Guest Network are the same as those in the Router mode 4 5 Se...

Page 23: ...y known information provided by your ISP 4 Fill in information as required by different connection types 1 Static IP Fill in blanks and click SAVE 2 Dynamic IP SLAAC DHCPv6 Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires Click SAVE and then click Renew 3 PPPoE By default the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server Click Advanced to input further information if y...

Page 24: ...ter the username and password for the IPv6 connection 4 6to4 Tunnel An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires Click SAVE and then click Connect 5 Pass Through Bridge Click SAVE and skip to Step 6 ...

Page 25: ...indows users are recommended to choose from the first two types Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP and click SAVE 6 Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection Tips Visit the FAQ section if there is no internet connection ...

Page 26: ...ill 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 It contains the following sections Register a T...

Page 27: ...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 Advanced TP Link ID an click Unbind in the Device Information section 5 2 Cha...

Page 28: ...assword 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 ...

Page 29: ... TP Link ID and focus on the Bound Accounts section 3 Click 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 fro...

Page 30: ...nd 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 GobacktotheTetherapp selectthemodelofyourrouterandloginwiththepassword 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 ...

Page 31: ...tings This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings It contains the following sections Specify Wireless Settings Schedule Your Wireless Function Use WPS for Wireless Connection Advanced Wireless Settings ...

Page 32: ...es speed and efficiency Noted that only when your clients also support OFDMA can you fully enjoy the benefits It is disabled by default 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 mo...

Page 33: ...r the network in Password The value is case sensitive Note If you change the wireless settings with a wireless device you will be disconnected when the settings are effective Please write down the new SSID and password for future use To hide SSID 1 Go to Wireless or Advanced Wireless Wireless Settings 2 Select Hide SSID and your SSID won t display when you scan for local wireless networks on your ...

Page 34: ...less connection 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless Wireless Schedule 3 Enable the Wireless Schedule feature 4 Click Add to specify a wireless off period during which you need the wireless off automatically and click SAVE Note The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router You can go to Advance...

Page 35: ...n Method 1 to enable Router s PIN You can use the default PIN or generate a new one Note PIN Personal Identification Number is an eight character identification number preset to each router WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN The default PIN is printed on the label of the router 6 3 3 Push the WPS Button Click Start on the screen or directly press the router s WPS button ...

Page 36: ... your device 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless Additional Settings 3 Configure advanced wireless settings WMM WMM function can guarantee the packets with high priority messages being transmitted preferentially ...

Page 37: ... Threshold Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of data transmission through the router By default the RTS Request to Send Threshold size is 2346 If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold the router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame DTIM Interval The value determines the interval of DTIM Delivery ...

Page 38: ...g 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 It contains the following sections Create a Network for Guests Customize Guest Network Options ...

Page 39: ...ize the SSID Don t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for guest network access 3 Select the Security type and customize your own password If No security is selected no password is needed to access your guest network 4 Click SAVE Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set 5 You can also click Sharing Network to share the SS...

Page 40: ... guests to see each other Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping Allow guests to access your local network Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with the devices connected to your router s LAN ports or main network via...

Page 41: ... to 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 following sections Access the USB Storage Device Media Sharing Time Machine ...

Page 42: ...ake sure its file system is FAT32 exFat NTFS or HFS Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router safely remove it to avoid data damage Go to Advanced USB USB Storage Device and click Remove 8 1 1 Access the USB Device Locally Insert your USB storage device into the router s USB port and then refer to the following table to access files stored on your USB storage device Windows com...

Page 43: ... 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 for Data Security Tablet Use a third party app for network files management Tips You can also access your USB storage device by using your Network Media Server Name as the server address Refer to To Customize th...

Page 44: ...urney Note If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192 168 x x or 10 x x x you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings 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 USB USB Storage Device 3 Tick the Internet FTP check...

Page 45: ...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 8 1 3 Customize the Access Settings By default all the network clients can access all folders on your USB disk You can customize your sharing settings by setting a sharing account sharing specific contents and setting a new sharing address on the router s...

Page 46: ...Focus on the File Sharing section Specify sharing folders that you want to share and click SAVE To Set Up Authentication for Data Security You can set up authentication for your USB storage device so that network clients will be required to enter username and password when accessing the USB storage device 1 In the File Sharing section enable Secure Sharing ...

Page 47: ...required to enter the sharing password for USB access 2 Due to Windows credential mechanism you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings Please log out from the Windows and try to access again Or you can change the address of the USB disk by referring to To Customize the Address of the USB Storage Device 8 2 Media Sharing The feature of Media Sharing allows you...

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