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Chapter 5

Multi-SSID

•

USB storage sharing:

Select the

Allow guests to access my USB storage sharing

check box if you want the guests on your multi-SSID network to access your
USB device connected to the router.

4. Click

Save

to make the settings effective. Now your guests can access your multi-

SSID network using the SSID and password if any.

Tips:

To view multi-SSID network information, go to

Advanced

Status

and locate the

Multi-SSID

panel.

Summary of Contents for EC440-G4u

Page 1: ...1910020863 REV1 0 0 User Guide AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router EC440 G4u...

Page 2: ...onnection 12 4 1 Use Quick Setup Wizard 13 4 2 Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection 13 4 3 Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 15 Chapter 5 Multi SSID 17 Chapter 6 USB Settings 20 6 1 Access the US...

Page 3: ...3 Reserve LAN IP Addresses 62 12 2 Configure IPv6 LAN Settings 63 12 2 1 Configure the RADVD Address Type 63 12 2 2 Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type 64 12 3 Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Accou...

Page 4: ...80 13 4 Back Up and Restore Configuration Settings 81 13 5 Administration Management 82 13 5 1 Change the Login Password 82 13 5 2 Local Management 82 13 5 3 Remote Management 83 13 5 4 ICMP Ping 84 1...

Page 5: ...o load the corresponding page For example Advanced Wireless Wireless Settings means the Wireless Settings function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab Note Ignoring thi...

Page 6: ...Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance It contains the following sections Product Overview Physical Appearance...

Page 7: ...signal to all your devices while boosting widespread coverage throughout your home and the built in Ethernet ports supply high speed connection to your wired devices Moreover it is simple and convenie...

Page 8: ...nnected to the router s LAN port WPS On Off Turns on when a WPS synchronization is established and automatically turns off about 5 minutes later Flashing WPS connection is in progress This may take up...

Page 9: ...connecting your PC or other Ethernet network devices to the router Reset Press and hold down the Reset button for at least 5 seconds to reset the router to its factory default settings USB2 For conne...

Page 10: ...Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections Position Your Router Connect Your Router...

Page 11: ...2 Connect Your Router Follow the steps below to connect your router If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL Cable Satellite modem connect the E...

Page 12: ...ork Name and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router 2 Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi Fi Settings of your smart device and then select the SSID to join...

Page 13: ...n is WEP Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS 1 Tab the WPS icon on the device s screen Here we take an Androi...

Page 14: ...Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router...

Page 15: ...t 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 tplinkw...

Page 16: ...izard 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 IS...

Page 17: ...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 Follow the steps below to che...

Page 18: ...responding fields 3 If you choose PPPoE enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems 5 Click Save to make the settings effective and you can refer to...

Page 19: ...c IP you can manually set up an IPv6 connection If your ISP provides an IPv4 only connection or IPv6 tunnel service permit IPv6 connection by referring to Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel 1 Visit http tplinkwif...

Page 20: ...16 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5 Click Save to make the settings effective Now IPv6 service is available for your network...

Page 21: ...eWi Fiaccessforyourvisitorswithoutdisclosing your main network When you have guests in your house apartment or workplace you can create a multi SSID network for them In addition you can customize the...

Page 22: ...itive Don t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for Wi Fi access 4 Select the Security option for the multi SSID network WPA WPA2 Personal Recommended is recommende...

Page 23: ...ant the guests on your multi SSID network to access your USB device connected to the router 4 Click Save to make the settings effective Now your guests can access your multi SSID network using the SSI...

Page 24: ...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 This chapter contai...

Page 25: ...the HFS and exFAT file systems Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the modem router safely remove it to avoid data damage Go to Advanced USB Sharing USB Storage Device and click 6 1 1 A...

Page 26: ...LAN address of the router and account username and password admin Mac 1 Select Go Connect to Server 2 Type the server address smb tplinkwifi net 3 Click Connect 4 When prompted select the Guest radio...

Page 27: ...on your camera s memory card from time to time during your journey 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 addres...

Page 28: ...Enter on the keyboard 4 Access with the username and password you set in To Set up Authentication for Data Security Tips You can also access the USB disk via a third party app for network files manage...

Page 29: ...ers 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 web management page 1 Visit http t...

Page 30: ...be required to log in to the Sharing Account to access the USB disk Refer to To Set up Authentication for Data Security to learn more Enable Write Access If you select this check box network clients...

Page 31: ...can create a new username and a password Note For Windows users do not set the sharing username the same as the Windows username Otherwise Windows credential mechanism may cause the following problems...

Page 32: ...access again Or you can change the address of the USB disk by referring to To Customize the Address of the USB Disk 6 2 Media Sharing The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos play music...

Page 33: ...gs Windows Computer Go to Computer Network then click the Media Server Name model number by default in the Media Devices section Note Here we take Windows 7 as an example Smart Device Use a third part...

Page 34: ...Chapter 7 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate explicit and malicious websites and control access to specified websites at specified time...

Page 35: ...pedia org from 18 00 6 PM to 22 00 10 PM on the weekdays and not other time 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Parental Controls and enabl...

Page 36: ...Tips With Blacklist selected the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period With Whitelist selected the controlled devices...

Page 37: ...low access only to its related websites If you wish to block all Internet browsing access do not add any keyword to the Whitelist For Blacklist Specify a web address e g wikipedia org a web address ke...

Page 38: ...Chapter 8 QoS This chapter explains how to create the QoS Quality of Service rule to prioritize your online activities which minimizes the impact caused by heavy internet traffic...

Page 39: ...er 2 Go to Advanced QoS Basic Settings and enable QoS of Upstream and QoS of Downstream 3 Select a Scheduler Algorithm as the network scheduling discipline for upstream and downstream SP Strict priori...

Page 40: ...1 is the highest precedence Weight It is the queue s quota bandwidth calculated as percentage of the total bandwidth 4 Enter a description for the queue in the Queue Name box 5 Select Enable this entr...

Page 41: ...an match only one flow classification Matching is started from the lower order to the higher order 3 Specify the classification criteria The ingress interface type is necessary and unique for each cla...

Page 42: ...Enable Policer Select this check box to specify the Committed Rate and Committed Burst Size if needed 5 Click OK to make the settings effective 6 Repeat step 1 5 to set other flow classes according to...

Page 43: ...ions 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...

Page 44: ...bled at the same time you can go to Advanced System Tools Traffic Statistics to enable traffic statistics function 3 Enable DoS Protection 4 Set the protection level Low Middle or High for ICMP Flood...

Page 45: ...f packets exceeds the preset threshold value and the vicious host will be displayed in the Blocked DoS Host List 9 2 Service Filtering With Service Filtering you can prevent certain users from accessi...

Page 46: ...effective Note If you want to disable an entry click the icon 9 3 Access Control Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network via wired or wireless based on...

Page 47: ...ave 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 De...

Page 48: ...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 n...

Page 49: ...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 2 Enter the MAC Address and IP Address that you want to bind 3 Select the Enable This...

Page 50: ...e to remove the isolation of NAT and allow external internet hosts to initiatively communicate with the devices in the local network thus enabling some special features TP Link router includes four fo...

Page 51: ...o Point sessions to be tunneled through an IP network and passed through the router IPSec Pass through If enabled it allows IPSec Internet Protocol Security to be tunneled through an IP network and pa...

Page 52: ...t Port 80 is used in HTTP service port 21 in FTP service port 25 in SMTP service and port 110 in POP3 service Please verify the service port number before configuration Share my personal website I ve...

Page 53: ...outer Please note that the External Port cannot be overlapped Internet users can enter http WAN IP in this example http 218 18 232 154 to visit your personal website Tips 1 For a WAN IP that is assign...

Page 54: ...rt and protocol the external port and protocol will be automatically filled in Here we take MSN Gaming Zone as an example 4 Click OK to make the settings effective Tips 1 You can add multiple port tri...

Page 55: ...ll ports opened 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC for example 192 168 0 100 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 3 Go to Advanced NAT Forwarding DMZ an...

Page 56: ...ows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 etc Some operating systems 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 gam...

Page 57: ...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 also...

Page 58: ...and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced VPN OpenVPN and select Enable VPN Server Note 1 Before you enable VPN Server we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service recomme...

Page 59: ...PN 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...

Page 60: ...n 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 Enter the Username and Password to authenticate clients to the PPTP VP...

Page 61: ...57 Chapter 11 VPN Server 3 Select Connect to a workplace and click Next 4 Select Use my Internet connection VPN...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...59 Chapter 11 VPN Server 7 The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use Tips You can go to Advanced VPN VPN Connections to view the clients that are currently connected to the PPTP VPN servers...

Page 64: ...asic configuration of the router using the web management page It contains the following sections Change LAN Settings Configure IPv6 LAN Settings Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Create Static Rou...

Page 65: ...e 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 th...

Page 66: ...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...

Page 67: ...e IP address 5 Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the router 6 Check to Enable This Entry and click OK to make the settings effective 12 2 Configure IPv6 LAN Settings Based on the IPv6 p...

Page 68: ...information about RDNSS and ULA Prefix contact our technical support 2 Keep Site Prefix Type as the setting Delegated If your ISP has provided a specific IPv6 site prefix select Static and enter the...

Page 69: ...ce 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...

Page 70: ...cific 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 Visit mult...

Page 71: ...routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet Disable Router 2 s DHCP function 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 3 Go to Advanced Network Stat...

Page 72: ...e the destination network is a single IP so here enters 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 w...

Page 73: ...2 5 1 Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service 6to4 The 6to4 tunnel is a kind of public service If there are any 6to4 servers on your network you can use this mechanism to access IPv6 service If your ISP pr...

Page 74: ...te or MAP T we take 6rd as an example and select a WAN connection from the drop down list 4 According to the parameters provided by your ISP choose Auto or Manual as the configuration type More parame...

Page 75: ...wireless network name SSID and wireless password 1 Go to Basic Wireless 2 Enter a new SSID in the Network Name SSID field and a new password in the Password field Both fields are case sensitive Note...

Page 76: ...ge 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 ad...

Page 77: ...itsconnection type and security option as well as the packets transmitted Tips You can also see the wireless details by clicking the wireless clients icon on Basic Network Map 12 6 3 Advanced Wireless...

Page 78: ...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...

Page 79: ...the WPS button on the web management page Use this method if your client device has a WPS button 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Wirele...

Page 80: ...e 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...

Page 81: ...eless Wireless Schedule 3 Enable the Wireless Schedule function 4 Drag the pointer to select the time when you want your wireless network off and then click Save to make the settings effective Note 1...

Page 82: ...s and administrate your router s network It contains the following sections Set System Time Test Internet Connectivity Update the Firmware Back Up and Restore Configuration Settings Administration Man...

Page 83: ...ure the system time using the following methods Manually Select your time zone enter the date and select the local time Get from PC Click this button if you want to use the current time of your PC Get...

Page 84: ...ween 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 fir...

Page 85: ...s and reset the router to its default factory settings 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Tools Backup Restore To back up configura...

Page 86: ...t http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Tools Administration page Locate the Account Management section 3 Enter the old password then a new pa...

Page 87: ...t and HTTPS https tplinkwifi net Note If you want all local devices can manage the router just leave the IP MAC Address field blank 13 5 3 Remote Management By default the remote devices are not allow...

Page 88: ...o 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 an...

Page 89: ...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 supp...

Page 90: ...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 yo...

Page 91: ...which is provided by your ISP ACS Username 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 Conne...

Page 92: ...tion running on the modem router that performs the operational role of receiving and processing SNMP messages sending responses to the SNMP manager and sending traps when an event occurs So a router c...

Page 93: ...how to contact this person Trap Manager IP Displays the IP address of the host to receive the traps Youaresuggestedtokeepthedefaultsettings ClickSavetomakethesettingseffective 13 9 Monitor the Interne...

Page 94: ...sword 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 cannot log in to the route...

Page 95: ...91 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 96: ...econfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset Q4 What should I do if I cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in...

Page 97: ...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 so...

Page 98: ...work Internet and click the edit icon to find 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 th...

Page 99: ...ings 3 Modify the LAN IP address as the follow image 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...

Page 100: ...is enabled On Windows 7 or higher 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 mig...

Page 101: ...is currently too far away Go to Advanced Wireless Wireless Settings and check the wireless settings Double check your Wireless Network Name SSID and make sure the SSID is not hidden If you can find y...

Page 102: ...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...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...ns However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determine...

Page 105: ...en shown to comply with the applicable technical standards FCC part 15 There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated Issue Date 2019 01...

Page 106: ...with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including inter...

Page 107: ...plies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body Restricted to indoor use Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s...

Page 108: ...MHz doit se conformer la limitation P I R E sp cifi e pour l exploitation point point et non point point selon le cas En outre les utilisateurs devraient aussi tre avis s que les utilisateurs de radar...

Page 109: ...105 BSMI Notice Qc De Ih DsWJ QCC QCEF PCB 2 1 2 xu 1 12 xu 3 4...

Page 110: ...e We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk For EU EFTA this product can be used in th...

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