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REV1.0.0 1910012157

User Guide

AC1200 Wireless VDSL/ADSL Modem Router

Archer VR300

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Page 1: ...REV1 0 0 1910012157 User Guide AC1200 Wireless VDSL ADSL Modem Router Archer VR300 ...

Page 2: ...ually Set Up an Internet Connection 12 4 3 Test Internet Connectivity 13 4 4 Set Up an IPv6 Connection 14 4 5 Wireless Router Mode 15 Chapter 5 TP Link Cloud Service 17 5 1 Register a TP Link ID 18 5 2 Change Your TP Link ID Information 18 5 3 Manage the User TP Link IDs 19 5 3 1 Add an TP Link ID to Manage the Router 20 5 3 2 Remove TP Link ID s From Managing the Router 20 5 4 Manage the Router v...

Page 3: ...13 Specify Your Network Settings 54 13 1 LAN Settings 55 13 1 1 Change the LAN IP Address 55 13 1 2 Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server 56 13 1 3 Reserve LAN IP Addresses 57 13 2 IPv6 LAN Settings 57 13 2 1 Configure the RADVD Address Type 58 13 2 2 Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type 58 13 3 Wireless Settings 59 13 3 1 Specify Basic Wireless Settings 59 13 3 2 Use WPS for Wireless Connecti...

Page 4: ...re 75 14 2 1 Online Upgrade 75 14 2 2 Local Upgrade 76 14 3 Back up and Restore Configuration Settings 76 14 4 Change the Administrator Account 77 14 5 Local Management 78 14 6 Remote Management 79 14 7 System Log 80 14 8 CWMP Settings 81 14 9 SNMP Settings 83 Appendix Troubleshooting 85 ...

Page 5: ... 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 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 cor...

Page 6: ...Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Modem Router Thischapterintroducesthemodemrouterbydetailingitsmainfeaturesandappearance It contains the following sections Product Overview Physical Appearance ...

Page 7: ...nnections and fiber 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 modem router is the perfect hub for your home or business network 1 2 Physical Appearance 1 2 1 Top Panel The modem router s LED is located on the top panel You can check the modem rou...

Page 8: ... Slowly The firmware is being upgraded Do not disconnect or power off the modem router Flashing Quickly A wireless device is connecting to the network via WPS or the system is being reset Note If the LED turns solid orange please check your internet connection Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more information about how to connect to the internet correctly If you have already made a successfu...

Page 9: ... Button Press to start a WPS synchronization LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN Port For connecting the modem router to your PC or other Ethernet network devices In wireless router mode the LAN4 WAN port is used for connecting to a Cable FTTH VDSL ADSL device DSL Port For connecting the modem router to the internet Connect the port to the splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone ca...

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

Page 11: ...are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard Tips The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop 2 2 Connect Your Modem Router Follow the steps below to connect your modem router 1 Connect the DSL line and power adapter The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible Modem Router ON OFF 3 Wait for about 1 to 2 minutes then v...

Page 12: ... devices Note 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 icon on the device s screen 2 Immediately press the WPS button on your modem route...

Page 13: ...Chapter 3 Log In to Your Modem Router ...

Page 14: ... 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 your computer 2 Launch a web browser and go to http tplinkmodem net or http 192 168 1 1 Create a strong password and click Let s Get Started to log in Note If you have registered a TP Link ID and bind y...

Page 15: ...any ISP information built in automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed Furthermore you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service This chapter includes the following sections Use Quick Setup Wizard Manually Set Up an Internet Connection Test Internet Connectivity Set Up an IPv6 Connection Wireless Router Mode ...

Page 16: ...ice 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 wireless password during the Quick Setup process all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router 4 2 Manually Set Up an Internet Connection 1 Visit http tplinkm...

Page 17: ...tion 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 a diagnostic tool to help you locate the source of any problems 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 System Tools Diag...

Page 18: ...P 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 an IPv4 connection either manually or by using the Quick Setup wizard before setting up an IPv6 connection 2 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the ...

Page 19: ...internet comes via an Ethernet jack on the wall you can set up the modem router as a regular wireless router to share the internet 1 Find the WAN port labeled as LAN4 WAN on the modem router and connect it to your existing modem or the Ethernet jack on the wall Then connect the power adapter and turn on the modem router If you connect an existing modem reboot it to get the modem router connected t...

Page 20: ...view and edit all internet connections on Advanced Network Internet page 2 In the Wireless Router Mode you can also permit IPv6 connection by setting up an IPv6 connection or the IPv6 tunnel just as in the DSL Modem Router Mode For details refer to Set Up an IPv6 Connection and Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel ...

Page 21: ... TP Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available Surely you can also manage multiple TP Link Cloud devices with a single TP Link ID This chapter introduces how to register a new TP Link ID bind or unbind TP Link IDs to manage your router and the Tether app with which you can manage your home network no matter where you may find yourself It contains the following secti...

Page 22: ...nce 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 Tether App to install the app and register a new one If you want to unbind the admin TP Link ID from your router please go to Basic TP Link Cloud click Unbind in the Device Information section 5 2 Change...

Page 23: ...first 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 accounts both can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely except that user accounts cannot Reset the router to its factory default settings from the web management page or the Tether app ...

Page 24: ...as 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 the Bound Accounts table as a User 5 3 2 Remove TP Link ID s From Managing the Router 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID 2 Go to Basic TP Link Cloud and focus on the Bound ...

Page 25: ... 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 3 Launch the Tether app select the model of your router and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 4 Manage your router as needed ...

Page 26: ...vision 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 of video streaming and fast browsing speeds at the same time ...

Page 27: ... 4 Select your DSL modulation type 5 If you select VDSL modulation type check to enable VLAN ID and set the ID and priority If you select ADSL fill in PVC parameters VPI and VCI VLAN and PVC parameters are all provided by your IPTV service provider 6 Select a Connection Type from the drop down list according to your IPTV connection If you select Bridge specify a LAN port for the IPTV connection an...

Page 28: ...sing 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 ensure network security privacy and fluency Create a Network for Guests Customize Guest Network Options ...

Page 29: ... select Hide SSID 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 remember password 2 4GHz and 5GHz guest networks share the same password 4 Click Save Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set Tips To view guest net...

Page 30: ... the clients in your guest network to access your local network not just the internet Enable guest network bandwidth control Selectthischeckboxtoassigntheupstreambandwidthanddownstreambandwidth for the guest network This option is available only when Bandwidth Control is enabled on the Advanced Bandwidth Control page 4 Click Save Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network authoriti...

Page 31: ...Chapter 8 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate explicit and malicious websites and limit internet access during specified time periods ...

Page 32: ...nt 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 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Basic or Advanced Parental Controls and enable Parental Controls 3 Click Add I want to How can I do that ...

Page 33: ...e Device Name and MAC Address manually 5 Click the icon to set the Effective Time Drag the cursor over the appropriate cell s and click OK 6 Enter a Description for the entry 7 Select the check box to enable this entry and click OK 8 Enable Content Restriction and select the restriction mode ...

Page 34: ...ord You 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 to only allow or block access to the websites containing that keyword 2 Specify the domain suffix for example edu or org to allow access only to the websites with that suffix 10 Enter the keywor...

Page 35: ...eature is used to fully utilize your limited bandwidth and optimize the load respectively With this feature enabled you can assign a specific minimum or maximum bandwidth for each computer thus minimizing the impact caused by heavy load ...

Page 36: ...01 and 192 168 1 110 To use the bandwidth control feature you d better set static IP address on each computer to be controlled or configure address reservation on the modem router in order to manage it easily About how to configure address reservation please refer to Reserve LAN IP Addresses 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to...

Page 37: ...ble the port range The default port range of TCP protocol or UDP protocol is from 1 to 65535 3 Protocol Keep the default setting Or you can choose the TCP protocol or UDP protocol 4 Priority Keep the default setting You can change the value if you want to first guarantee the bandwidth for one computer The smaller value has the higher priority 5 Upstream Downstream Enter the bandwidth according to ...

Page 38: ...specific client devices to access your wireless network using MAC Filtering or using Access Control for wired and wireless networks or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks by using IP MAC Binding and you can protect your IPv6 network by preventing access from the internet using IPv6 Firewall Firewall DoS Protection Service Filtering Access Control IP MAC Binding IPv6 Firewall ...

Page 39: ...rotection 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 Low Middle or High of protection for ICMP Flood Attack Filtering UDP Flood Attack Filtering and TCP Flood Attack Filtering ICMP Flood Attack Filtering Enable to prevent the ICMP Internet Control Messa...

Page 40: ...layed in the Blocked DoS Host List 10 2 Service Filtering With Service Filtering you can prevent certain users from accessing the specified service and even block internet access completely 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Security Service Filtering 3 Toggle on Service Filtering 4 Click Add ...

Page 41: ...o disable this entry click the icon 10 3 Access Control Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network via wired or wireless based on a list of blocked devices Blacklist or a list of allowed devices Whitelist Block or allow specific client devices to access my network via wired or wireless 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the ...

Page 42: ... list To block specific device s 1 Select Blacklist and click Save 2 Select the device s to be blocked in the Devices Online table 3 Click Block above the Devices Online table The selected deviceswillbeaddedtoDevicesinBlacklistautomatically To allow specific device s 1 Select Whitelist and click Save 2 Click Add ...

Page 43: ...used to bind a network device s IP address to its MAC address This will prevent ARP spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with a matching IP address in the Binding list but an unrecognized MAC address Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks 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 IP MA...

Page 44: ...cks 10 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 file sharing server in your local network you can choose to allow access to the server from the internet by adding entriesonthispage Thisfeatureisavailableonlywhenyou vesetupanIPv6connection 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link...

Page 45: ...ommended 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 local host device running the service If the device is not listed enter its global IPv6 address in the Global IPv6 Address field 7 Select a protocol for the service from the drop down list 8 Select Ena...

Page 46: ...ature to remove the isolation of NAT and allow external internet hosts to 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 implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers Port Triggering UPNP and DMZ This chapter contains the following sections Transl...

Page 47: ...the router L2TP Pass through If enabled it allows Layer 2 Point to 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 passed through the router IPSec uses cryptographic security services to ensure private and secure communications over IP networks FTP ALG...

Page 48: ...t service uses different service port 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 the configuration Share my personal website I ve built in a local network with my friends through the internet For example the personal website has been built on my home PC 192 168 1 100 I hope that my friends...

Page 49: ...ase 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 assigned dynamically by ISP it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN by DDNS go to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account for more information Then you can use http domain name to visit the we...

Page 50: ...t and protocol the external port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents Here we take MSN Gaming Zone as an example 4 Click OK to save the settings Tips 1 You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need 2 If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list please enter the parameters manually You should verify the external ports the...

Page 51: ...h all ports opened 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC for example 192 168 1 100 2 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 3 Go to Advanced NAT Forwarding DMZ and select the checkbox to enable DMZ 4 Enter the IP address 192 168 1 100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed 5 Click Save to save the settings The configuration is completed You ve...

Page 52: ...ndows 7 Windows 8 etc Some of operating system need to install the UPnP components For example when you connect your Xbox to the modem router which has connected to the internet to play online games UPnP will send request to the modem router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit Therefore you can play Xbox online games without a hitch Modem Rou...

Page 53: ...t of the house IPSec Internet Protocol Security is a set of services and protocols defined by IETF Internet Engineering Task Force to provide high security for IP packets and prevent attacks This chapter contains the following sections please choose the appropriate VPN server connection type according to your needs Use IPSec VPN to Access Your Home Network ...

Page 54: ...re Site A refers to local network and Site B refers 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 255 255 255 0 WAN 219 134 112 247 Modem Router 2 PC 2 LAN 192 168 2 1 Subnetmask 255 255 255 0 Site A Site B 2 Configuration on Site A local network 1 V...

Page 55: ...umn 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 addresses column we take Subnet Address as an example Input the LAN IP range of Site B in the IP Address for VPN column and input Subnet Mask of Site B 7 Select the Key Exchange Method for the policy ...

Page 56: ...make 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 IPSec VPN connection is set up correctly Tips To check the VPN connection you can do the following 1 On the host in Site A press Windows Logo R to open Run dialog Input cmd and hit OK 2 In the CLI wi...

Page 57: ...aximum 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 A back on line in order to re establish the IPSec tunnel ...

Page 58: ...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 a Dynamic DNS Service Account Interface Grouping Create Static Routes Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel ...

Page 59: ...Settings page and select IPv4 Note If you have created an interface group you can configure different IPv4 LAN settings for the default and created interface groups 3 Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs 4 Select the Subnet Mask from the drop down list The subnet mask together with the IP address identifies the local IP subnet 5 Keep IGMP Snooping enabled by default IGMP snooping is ...

Page 60: ...2 168 1 199 by default 5 Enter a value for the Address Lease Time The Address Lease Time is the amount of timeinwhichaDHCPclientcanleaseitscurrentdynamicIPaddressassignedbythe modem router After the dynamic IP address expires the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address The default is 1440 minutes 6 Keep the rest of the settings as default and click Save Note 1 The modem router...

Page 61: ... tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or 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 add an address reservation entry for your device 4 Enter the MAC address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address 5 Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the...

Page 62: ...ess 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 value Delegated If your ISP has provided a specific IPv6 site prefix select Static and enter the prefix 3 Keep Prefix Delegated WAN Connection as the default value 4 Click Save to make the settings eff...

Page 63: ...ided 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 13 3 Wireless Settings 13 3 1 Specify Basic Wireless Settings The modem router s wireless network name SSID and password and security option are preset in the factory The preset SSID and password can be found on the product labe...

Page 64: ...our SSID won t display on your wireless device when you scan for local wireless network list and you need to manually join the network To change the mode or channel Go to Advanced Wireless Wireless Settings page and select the wireless network 2 4GHz or 5GHz Mode Select the desired mode 802 11n only Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802 11n devices 802 11gn mixed Select if you are us...

Page 65: ...ork 2 4GHz or 5GHz 3 Select an option from the Security drop down list The router provides four options None WPA WPA2 Personal Recommended WPA WPA2 Enterprise WEP WPA2 uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest We recommend you don t change the default settings unless necessary 13 3 2 Use WPS for Wireless Connection You can use WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup to add a new wireless de...

Page 66: ...S page Click Method Two PIN 3 Take a note of the Current PIN of the modem router You can also click the Generate button to get 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 router s LED flashes quickly for about two minutes during the WPS process 6 When the LED is on the client device has successfully connected ...

Page 67: ...uccessfully connected to the modem router 13 3 3 Schedule Your Wireless Function You can automatically turn off your wireless network both 2 4GHz and 5GHz when you do not need the wireless connection 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 Wireless Wireless Schedule page 3 Toggle on the button to enable the Wireless Sched...

Page 68: ...e detailed information of the connected wireless clients 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 Wireless Statistics page 3 You can view the detailed information of the wireless clients including its connected wireless band and security option as well as the packets transmitted Tips You can also see the wireless details b...

Page 69: ...e is greater than the preset threshold the router sends Request to Send frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame or else the packet will be sent immediately DTIM Interval Enter a value between 1 and 255 to determine the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM 1 indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval Group Key Update Pe...

Page 70: ...rs assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address to access your router remotely However the IP address can change any time and you don t know when it changes In this case you might need the DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Server feature on the router to allow you and your friends to access your router and local servers FTP HTTP etc using domain name in no need of checking and ...

Page 71: ...p communication For example in my house devices connected to LAN1 and LAN3 are for work while others for entertainment i want to isolate the devices I use for work whilst keeping all devices access to the internet 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 Network Interface Grouping to open the configuration page where some ...

Page 72: ...es A static route is a pre determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network Data from one point to another will always follow the same path regardless of other considerations Normal internet usage does not require this setting to be configured Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same time For example in a small office my PC can surf the inter...

Page 73: ... routers use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet Disable Router 2 s DHCP function 2 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 3 Go to Advanced Network Static Routing Select your current WAN Interface and click Save 4 Click Add to add a new static routing entry Finish the settings according to the following explanations How can I do ...

Page 74: ...the example 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 with the router s IP which sends out the data In the example the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router 2 and then to the Server so the default gateway should be 192 168 1 2 Inte...

Page 75: ...k you can use this mechanism to access 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 Set up the IPv6 tunnel though my ISP doesn t provide me with the tunnel service 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 Network IPv6 Tunnel 3 Tic...

Page 76: ... 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 there is no available WAN connection to choose make sure you have connected to the internet and the connection type is not Bridge Now you can visit the IPv6 websites with the 6rd tunnel Tips The way to set up DS Lite tunnel is similar to ...

Page 77: ...m settings and administrate your modem router s network This chapter contains the following sections Set System Time Update the Firmware Back up and Restore Configuration Settings Change the Administrator Account Local Management Remote Management System Log CWMP Settings SNMP Settings ...

Page 78: ...outer 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 you want to use the current managing PC s time Get GMT Click this button if you want to get time from the internet Make sure your modem router can access the internet before you select this way to ge...

Page 79: ...grading the firmware 3 Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade 14 2 1 Online Upgrade 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 If there s any firmware update available for your router the update icon will display on the top right corner of the page Click the icon to go to the Firmware Upgrade page Alternatively you can go t...

Page 80: ... Upgrade 6 Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting 14 3 Back up and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router You can back up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the modem router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed Moreover if needed you can erase the current settings and ...

Page 81: ...re 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 Waitfortheresetprocesstocomplete andthenthemodemrouterwillautomatically reboot Note 1 During the resetting process do not turn off the modem router 2 We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the modem ...

Page 82: ...manage the modem router and enable local management over a more secure way HTTPS Follow the steps below to allow only the specific device to manage the router via the local management over HTTPS 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Tools Administration page Locate the Local Management section 3 Keep the Port as ...

Page 83: ...anagement feature because private addresses are not routed on the internet Follow the steps below to allow remote devices to manage the modem router over HTTPS 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 System Tools Administration page Locate the Remote Management section 3 Tick the check box to enable Remote Management Enab...

Page 84: ... s WAN IP is usually a dynamic IP Please refer to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name 14 7 System Log System Log can help you know what happened to your modem router facilitating you to locate the malfunctions For example when your modem router does not work properly you will need to save the system log and send it to the technical support...

Page 85: ... Select this option to send the system log to a remote server select the minimum level of system log to be saved from the drop down list and enter the information of the remote server If the remote server has a log viewer client or a sniffer tool implemented you can view and analyze the system log remotely in real time 14 8 CWMP Settings The modem router supports CWMP CPE WAN Management Protocol a...

Page 86: ...e 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 to enable or disable this feature Connection Request Authentication Select this check box to enable authentication for the connection request Username Password Enter the username password for the ACS...

Page 87: ...g 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 and sending traps when an event occurs So a router contains SNMP agent software can be monitored and or controlled by SNMP Manager using SNMP messages 1 Visit http tplinkmodem net and log in with your ...

Page 88: ...ystem Description Displays the textual 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 Displays the physical location of this device for example the telephone closet 3rd floor System Contact Displays the textual identification of the contact person fo...

Page 89: ...visit http tplinkmodem 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 logintothemodemrouter sweb management page and go to Basic Wireless to retrieve or reset your password T3 What should I do if I cannot log in to the modem router s web management page...

Page 90: ...86 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 91: ...if 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 please go to the next step 3 Consult your ISP and make sure the VPI VCI Connection Type account username and password are correct If there are any mistakes please correct the settings and try again ...

Page 92: ...nternet 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 Computer MAC Address If you know the authenticated MAC address please select Use Custom MAC Address and then enter the address 3 Click OK to make the settings effective T6 How can I change my computer s se...

Page 93: ...s automatically then click OK 5 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 below 1 Make sure the wireless function is enabled if you re using a laptop with built in wireless adapter You can refer to the relevant document or contact the laptop ma...

Page 94: ...fferent 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 security key instead and then type in the Network Security Key Wireless Password 3 If you continue to be told there is a network security key mismatch it is suggested to check the wireless password on you...

Page 95: ...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 interference from other networks 3 Re install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer 4 Connect to wireless network ...

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Page 97: ...ure 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 Restricted to indoor use Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України Safety Information Keep the device awa...

Page 98: ...LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT PO SE SI SK UK Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage 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 directive 2012 19 EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment User ha...

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