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Summary of Contents for Archer VR400

Page 1: ...REV3 0 0 1910012826 User Guide AC1200 Wireless MU MIMO VDSL ADSL Modem Router Archer VR400...

Page 2: ...Connection 14 4 3 Test Internet Connectivity 15 4 4 Set Up an IPv6 Connection 16 4 5 More Operation Modes 17 4 5 1 Wireless Router Mode 17 4 5 2 3G 4G Router Mode 18 Chapter 5 TP Link Cloud Service 19...

Page 3: ...ter 13 NAT Forwarding 54 13 1 Speed Up Internet Connections through NAT Boost 55 13 2 Translate Address and Port by ALG 55 13 3 Share Local Resources over the Internet by Virtual Server 56 13 4 Open P...

Page 4: ...tes 85 15 6 Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel 87 15 6 1 Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service 6to4 88 15 6 2 Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP 89 Chapter 16 Administrate Your Network 90 16...

Page 5: ...ess 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 o...

Page 6: ...und where you find this guide or inside the product packaging Specifications can be found on the product page at https www tp link com TP Link Community is provided for you to share knowledge and disc...

Page 7: ...Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Modem Router Thischapterintroducesthemodemrouterbydetailingitsmainfeaturesandappearance It contains the following sections Product Overview Physical Appearance...

Page 8: ...iber cable access Ethernet ports and adjustable antennas enable the modem router to provide wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices With an array of additional features the...

Page 9: ...y Off The wireless 2 4GHz 5GHz band is disabled LAN On At least one LAN port is connected to a powered on device Off No LAN port is connected to a powered on device USB On The USB device is ready to u...

Page 10: ...east 5 seconds until all LEDs turn on momentarily to reset the modem router to factory default settings USB Port For connecting to USB modems LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 and LAN4 WAN Ports For connecting to your P...

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

Page 12: ...connected to the various devices as well as to a power source Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard Generally the router is plac...

Page 13: ...fault SSID Wireless Network Name and Wireless Password printed on the product label of the modem router to connect wirelessly Method 3 Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support WPS including An...

Page 14: ...10 Chapter 2...

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

Page 16: ...1 If the TCP IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static fixed IP address you need to change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically Refer to Appendix Troubleshooting to configure you...

Page 17: ...ny 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 serv...

Page 18: ...ce please refer to the TP Link Cloud section 2 If you do not want to register a TP Link ID for now you may click Log In Later to proceed 3 If you have changed the preset wireless network name SSID and...

Page 19: ...ion settings on the Advanced Network Internet page 4 3 Test Internet Connectivity After manually setting up the internet connection you need to test the internet connectivity The modem router provides...

Page 20: ...provides an IPv4 only connection or IPv6 tunnel service permit IPv6 connection by referring to Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel Follow the steps below to set up an IPv6 connection 1 Make sure you have set up a...

Page 21: ...d 3G 4G Router mode You can change the mode according to your needs 4 5 1 Wireless Router Mode If you already have a modem or your internet comes via an Ethernet jack on the wall you can set up the mo...

Page 22: ...modem There are two ways to use your 3G 4G network As a backup solution for internet access Use this way if you have set up an internet connection successfully and want to use the 3G 4G network as a b...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...ce 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 via TP Link Teth...

Page 25: ...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 Admin account and User accoun...

Page 26: ...s needed and click Save Note If you need another TP Link ID please refer to Manage the Router via TP Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one 4 The new TP Link ID will be displayed in...

Page 27: ...tore 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 Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP Link ID Note If you don t have...

Page 28: ...Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP Link OneMeshTM feature It contains the following sections Set Up a OneMeshTM Network Manage Devices in the OneMeshTM Network...

Page 29: ...ttings 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 OneMesh...

Page 30: ...s manuals Note To check full list of TP Link OneMeshTM devices visit https www tp link com onemesh compatibility 4 If you have set up an extender to join the OneMeshTM network it will be listed in the...

Page 31: ...h Devices Wired Clients or Wireless Clients icon to view the related device or client list To manage each OneMeshTM device in the network 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID o...

Page 32: ...28 Chapter 6 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming Click Manage Device to redirect to the web mangement page of this OneMeshTM device Click Leave OneMesh to delete this device from the OneMeshTM network...

Page 33: ...ision Theservicecanonlybedelivered through the Internet and our modem router provides a specific LAN port for IPTV By automatically separating IPTV from Internet surfing you can enjoy a high quality o...

Page 34: ...ced IPTV to open the configuration page 3 Click Enable IPTV to enable this function 4 Select your DSL modulation type 5 If you select VDSL modulation type check to enable VLAN and set the VLAN ID If y...

Page 35: ...ing 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 assign network authorities and bandwidth for guests to ensur...

Page 36: ...unless you want your guests and other people to manually input this SSID for Wi Fi access 3 Set Security to WPA WPA2 Personal keep the default Version and Encryption values and set an easy to remembe...

Page 37: ...box to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network not just the internet Enable QoS for Guest Network Select this check box to set the QoS Priority of the guest network This...

Page 38: ...Chapter 9 3G 4G Settings This chapter describes how to set up 3G 4G network for your modem router As a Backup Solution for Internet Access As the Only Way to Access the Internet...

Page 39: ...eps below to set your 3G 4G network as a backup for internet access 1 Plug your USB modem into the USB port of your modem router 2 Visit http tplinkmodem net then log in with your TP Link ID or the pa...

Page 40: ...7 Click Save to make the settings effective 9 2 As the Only Way to Access the Internet If you want the 3G 4G network to be your only way to access the internet follow the steps below to configure 1 Pl...

Page 41: ...Dial Number APN Username and Password manually and enter the information provided by your 3G 4G network service provider 8 Select the Connection Mode The default mode is Always on You can choose Conn...

Page 42: ...Chapter 10 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate explicit and malicious websites and limit internet access during specified time periods...

Page 43: ...mple I want to allow my children s devices for example a computer or a tablet to access only www tp link com and wikipedia org from 18 00 6PM to 22 00 10PM on weekdays and not other time How can I do...

Page 44: ...ime Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell s and click OK Note The time of Parental Controls is based on the system time of the modem router Please go to Advanced System Tools Time Settings to set...

Page 45: ...ou can add many keywords for both Blacklist and Whitelist Below are some sample entries to allow access 1 Enter a web address for example www tp link com or a web address keyword for example wikipedia...

Page 46: ...s how to create a QoS Quality of Service rule to prioritize your online activities which minimizes the impact caused by heavy internet traffic It contains the following sections Prioritize Internet Tr...

Page 47: ...ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced QoS Settings 3 Select Enable QoS Note 1 Qos and NAT Boost cannot be enabled at the same time To disable NAT Boost go to Advanced NAT Forward...

Page 48: ...44 Chapter 11 QoS 2 Add a middle priority QoS rule for the phone 1 Click Add in the Middle Priority area 2 Select By Device and click Scan then choose the respective device from the list 3 Click Save...

Page 49: ...u need are not listed in the Application list you can try to download the new version and upgrade the database New database versions are posted at www tp link com and can be downloaded for free 1 Down...

Page 50: ...pecific 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 Bindi...

Page 51: ...otection 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Security Firewall DoS Protection 3 Enable DoS Protection 4 Set the level L...

Page 52: ...ayed in the Blocked DoS Host List 12 2 Service Filtering With Service Filtering you can prevent certain users from accessing the specified service and even block internet access completely 1 Visit htt...

Page 53: ...disable this entry click the icon 12 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...

Page 54: ...To block specific device s 1 Select Blacklist and click Save 2 Select the device s to be blocked in the Online Devices table 3 Click Block above the Online Devices table The selected devices will be...

Page 55: ...RP 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...

Page 56: ...hout worrying about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks 12 5 IPv6 Firewall IPv6 Firewall protects your IPv6 network by preventing access from the internet However when you are hosting a service such as a fil...

Page 57: ...mmended 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 6 Click Scan to select the lo...

Page 58: ...o intuitively communicate with the devices in the local network thus enabling some special features TP Link modem router includes four forwarding rules If two or more rules are set the priority of imp...

Page 59: ...with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced NAT Forwarding NAT Boost 3 Enable NAT Boost and click Save 13 2 Translate Address and Port by ALG ALG Application Layer Ga...

Page 60: ...otocol servers via NAT RTSP ALG If enabled it allows RTSP Real Time Stream Protocol clients and servers to transfer data via NAT 13 3 Share Local Resources over the Internet by Virtual Server When you...

Page 61: ...and protocol will be automatically filled with contents Enter the PC s IP address 192 168 1 100 in the Internal IP field 5 Click Save to save the settings Tips 1 It is recommended to keep the default...

Page 62: ...t triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port all the external ports will be opened for...

Page 63: ...ation 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 like IP camera...

Page 64: ...me communication for example VoIP or telephone conference or remote assistance Tips 1 UPnP is enabled by default in this modem router 2 Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this featu...

Page 65: ...61 Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding...

Page 66: ...nd company intranet PPTP VPN is easier to use and its speed is faster It s compatible with most operating systems and also supports mobile devices However its security is poor and packets may be crack...

Page 67: ...dem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced VPN OpenVPN and select Enable VPN Server Note Before you enable VPN Server we recommend you configure Dy...

Page 68: ...install the OpenVPN client utility on each device that you want to be able to use the VPN function Mobile devices should download a third party app from Google Play or Apple App Store 2 After the ins...

Page 69: ...s by the PPTP VPN server 4 Enter the Username and Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN server 5 Click Save Step 2 Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can...

Page 70: ...66 Chapter 14 VPN Server 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...

Page 71: ...67 Chapter 14 VPN Server 6 Enter the Username and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router and click Connect 7 The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use...

Page 72: ...ers to the remote network that is to be connected Record Site A and Site B s LAN and WAN IP addresses before you start configuration Modem router 1 LAN 192 168 1 1 WAN 219 134 112 246 PC 1 Subnetmask...

Page 73: ...mn we take Subnet Address as an example Input the LAN IP range of Site A in the IP Address for VPN column and input Subnet Mask of Site A 6 Configure Site B s LAN In the Tunnel access from remote IP a...

Page 74: ...ake sure that Site A and Site B use the same pre shared keys and Perfect Forward Secrecy settings 4 Check the VPN connection You can ping site B LAN IP from your computer in site A to verify that the...

Page 75: ...ximum of ten simultaneous connections 2 If one of the site has been offline for a while for example if Site A has been disconnected on Site B you need to click Disable and then click Enable after Site...

Page 76: ...ange the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the modem router using the web management page It contains the following sections LAN Settings IPv6 LAN Settings Wireless Settings Set Up...

Page 77: ...the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network LAN Settings page and select IPv4 3 Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs 4 Select the Subnet Mask from the drop down list Th...

Page 78: ...e Address Lease Time is the amount of timeinwhichaDHCPclientcanleaseitscurrentdynamicIPaddressassignedbythe modem router After the dynamic IP address expires the user will be automatically assigned a...

Page 79: ...nd log in with your TP Link ID and the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network LAN Settings page and select IPv4 3 Scroll down to locate the Address Reservation table and click Add to...

Page 80: ...ss 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 va...

Page 81: ...a specific IPv6 site prefix select Static and enter the prefix 5 Keep Prefix Delegated WAN Connection as the default value 4 Click Save to make the settings effective 15 3 Wireless Settings 15 3 1 Sp...

Page 82: ...new settings are effective Please write down the new SSID and password for future use To hide SSID Select Hide SSID and your SSID will not be broadcast Your SSID won t display on your wireless device...

Page 83: ...u select 802 11bgn mixed and all of 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n wireless stations can connect to the modem router 802 11ac n mixed 5GHz Select if you are using both 802 11ac and 802 11n wireless clien...

Page 84: ...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 b...

Page 85: ...a new PIN 4 On the client device enter the modem router s PIN The default PIN is also printed on the label of the modem router 5 The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process 6 Whe...

Page 86: ...wireless connection 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID and the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless Wireless Schedule page 3 Toggle on the button to ena...

Page 87: ...sword you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wireless Statistics page 3 You can view the detailed information of the wireless clients including its connected wireless band and security option as well...

Page 88: ...er 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 nu...

Page 89: ...if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192 168 1 x to the modem router To set up DDNS please follow the instructions below 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID an...

Page 90: ...d visit my company s network at the same time I need to configure the static routing Company s server My PC Router 2 Modem router Switch LAN 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 100 LAN 192 168 1 2 WAN 172 30 30 100...

Page 91: ...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 exam...

Page 92: ...cess IPv6 service If your ISP provides you with an IPv4 only connection but you want to visit IPv6 websites you can try to set up a 6to4 tunnel I want to Set up the IPv6 tunnel though my ISP doesn t p...

Page 93: ...ism and select a WAN connection from the drop down list 4 According to the parameters provided by your ISP choose Auto or Manual More parameters are needed if you choose Manual 5 Click Save Note If th...

Page 94: ...ur modem router s network This chapter contains the following sections Set System Time Update the Firmware Back up and Restore Configuration Settings Reboot the Router Change the Administrator Account...

Page 95: ...ter 2 Go to Advanced System Tools Time Settings page 3 Configure the system time using the following methods Manually Select your time zone and enter your local time Get from PC Click this button if y...

Page 96: ...vent data loss 3 Back up your router configuration before upgrading the firmware 4 Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade 16 2 1 Online Upgrade 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in...

Page 97: ...Upgrade 6 Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting 16 3 Back up and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router You can back up...

Page 98: ...ls Backup Restore page 3 Click Restore to restore all configuration settings to default values except your login and TP Link ID information Click Factory Restore to reset the modem router 4 Waitforthe...

Page 99: ...Settings and choose Get from the Internet to get the correct network time 3 Click Save 16 5 Change the Administrator Account Admin account is used to log in to the modem router s web management page...

Page 100: ...the Local Management section 3 Keep the Port as the default setting Enable Management over HTTPS and keep the Port for HTTPS as the default setting Enter the IP address or MAC address of the local dev...

Page 101: ...u just want to allow a specific device to manage the modem router select Only the Following IP Address and enter the IP address of the remote device 5 Click Save All devices or the specific device on...

Page 102: ...leshooting 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link and the password you set for the router 2 Click Advanced System Tools System Log page To view the system logs You can view specific...

Page 103: ...he 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 16 9 Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics T...

Page 104: ...he modem router supports CWMP CPE WAN Management Protocol also called TR 069 This collects information performs diagnostics and configures the devices automatically via ACS Auto Configuration Server 1...

Page 105: ...Password Enter the username password to log in to the ACS server Interface used by TR 069 client Select which interface to be used by the TR 069 client Display SOAP messages on serial console Toggle...

Page 106: ...ng and report generating An SNMP Agent is an application running on the modem router that performs the operational role of receiving and processing SNMP messages sending responses to the SNMP manager...

Page 107: ...description of the managed device This value should include the full name and version identification of the system s hardware type software operating system and networking software System Location Dis...

Page 108: ...odem net to create a new login password Wireless network password 1 The default Wireless Password PIN is printed on the product label of the modem router 2 Ifthedefaultwirelesspasswordhasbeenchanged l...

Page 109: ...105 4 Click LAN settings deselect the following three options and click OK 5 Go to Advanced Restore advanced settings click OK to save the settings...

Page 110: ...f you can log in to the web management page of the modem router If you cannot please adjust your computer s settings according to T3 and then see if you can access the internet If the problem persists...

Page 111: ...ernet page Click the Add icon and scroll down to get the MAC Clone section If you are using the computer with the authenticated MAC address to access the modem router please select Use Current Compute...

Page 112: ...Click OK again to save your configuration T7 What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network If you fail to find any wireless network follow the steps be...

Page 113: ...ferent from the Wireless Password Network Security Key usually you can only find it on the label of your modem router 2 If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed you may choose Connecting using a secur...

Page 114: ...this network 1 Check the wireless signal strength of your network if it is weak 1 3 bars please move the router closer and try again 2 Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1 6 or 11 to reduce...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...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 Res...

Page 117: ...Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre l...

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Page 119: ...tive sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012 19 EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to m...

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