FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router

User Guide Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router 2024 TP-Link 1910013635 REV3.0.0 Contents About This Guide .........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . 3 1. 1. Product Overview. 4 1. 2. Appearance . 4 1. 2. 1. Top Panel . 4 1. 2. 2. Back Panel . 5 Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware . 7 2. 1. Position Your Router . 8 2. 2. Connect Your Router. 8 Chapter 3. Log In to Your Router. 11 Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection . 13 4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard . 14 4. 2. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App. 14 4. 3. Configure Internet Settings . 15 4. 4. Set Up the Router as an Access Point . 19 4. 5. Set Up IPv6 Internet Connection and Firewall Rules . 20 Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service . 25 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID. 26 5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information. 26 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs . 27 5. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router. 28 5. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router. 28 5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App . 29 Chapter 6. Network Map . 30 Chapter 7. Wireless Settings . 34 7. 1. Specify Wireless Settings . 35 7. 2. Schedule Your Wireless Function . 37 7. 3. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . 37 7. 3. 1. Connect via the Clients PIN . 38 7. 3. 2. Connect via the Routers PIN . 38 7. 3. 3. Push the WPS Button. 38 7. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings . 39 Chapter 8. Guest Network. 41 8. 1. Create a Network for Guests . 42 8. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. 43 Chapter 9. Parental Controls . 44 9. 1. Setting Up Access Restrictions . 45 9. 2. Monitoring Internet Usage . 47 Chapter 10. EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming. 49 10. 1. Add a Router as a Satellite Device. 50 10. 2. Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device . 51 10. 3. Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network. 53 Chapter 11. QoS. 54 Chapter 12. Network Security . 56 12. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks . 57 12. 2. Access Control . 57 12. 3. IP & MAC Binding . 59 12. 4. ALG . 61 Chapter 13. NAT Forwarding. 63 13. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Forwarding . 64 13. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. 66 13. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . 67 13. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . 68 Chapter 14. VPN Server . 70 14. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network. 71 14. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network . 72 Chapter 15. Customize Your Network Settings. 78 15. 1. Change the LAN Settings . 79 15. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service. 79 15. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings. 81 15. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . 82 15. 5. Create Static Routes. 83 Chapter 16. Manage the Router . 86 16. 1. Upgrade the Firmware . 87 16. 1. 1. Online Upgrade . 87 16. 1. 2. Local Upgrade . 87 16. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings. 88 16. 3. Change the Login Password . 89 16. 4. Password Recovery. 90 16. 5. Local Management . 91 16. 6. Remote Management. 93 16. 7. System Log. 94 16. 8. Test the Network Connectivity . 96 16. 9. Set Up System Time . 98 16. 10. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly. 100 16. 11. Control the LED. 101 16. 12. CWMP Settings. 101 FAQ .............................................................................................................................103 About This Guide This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs. When using this guide, please note that features available of the router may vary by model and software version. Routers availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience. Conventions In this guide the following conventions are used:

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Description Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section. Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus, items, buttons, etc. The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab. Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device. 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 corresponding entry. Click to enable or disable the corresponding entry. Click to view more information about items on the page.

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.

*Use of 1024-QAM requires clients to also support those functions. More Info The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. 1 Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. TP-Link Community https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support. to discuss our products at is provided for you 2 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 Get to Know About Your Router Chapter 1 1. 1. Product Overview TP-Link AX router, with next-generation 802.11ax Wi-Fi Technology, achieves Wi-

Fi performance at its ultimate level. The revolutionary combination of OFDMA and 1024QAM improve throughput by 4 times and dramatically increase the whole network capacity and efficiency. Its also backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. 1. 2. Appearance 1. 2. 1. Top Panel The routers LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the routers working status by following the LED Explanation table. 4 Chapter 1 LED Explanation Get to Know About Your Router LED

(Power)

(2.4GHz Wireless)

(5GHz Wireless)

(Internet)

(Ethernet)

(WPS) Status On Flashing Off On Off On Off Green On Orange On Off On Off On/Off Flashing Indication The system has started up successfully. The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. Power is off. The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. Internet service is available. The routers Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available. The routers Internet port is unplugged. At least one powered-on device is connected to the routers LAN port. No powered-on device is connected to the routers LAN port. This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, then turns off. WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. 1. 2. 2. Back Panel The following parts (view from right to left) are located on the back panel. 5 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Button and Port Explanation Item Power Port WAN Port LAN Ports (1/2/3/4) WPS/Wi-Fi Button Reset Button Antennas Description For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack. For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router. Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on your client to start the WPS process. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn on to reset the router to its factory default settings. Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance. 6 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections:

Position Your Router Connect Your Router Connect the Hardware Chapter 2 2. 1. Position Your Router The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple 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. The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves. Generally, the router is placed on 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.

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The diameter of the screw head is 4.92mm<D<6.84mm, and the distance of two screws is 211mm. The screw that project from the wall need around 3mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product. 2. 2. Connect Your Router Before you start:

1 ) Turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one. 2 ) Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically. 8 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Follow the steps below to connect your router. If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the routers WAN port, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection. Internet 1 2 3 1. Connect the modem to the routers WAN port with an Ethernet cable. 2. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 3. Connect the power adapter to the router. 4. Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs. Power On 2.4G On 5G On Internet On Note:

Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds, then release the button. Both the 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 SSID (Network 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 the network. 9 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Computer Connections are available Wireless Network Connection TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Connect automatically Connect Smart Device

< Settings Wi-Fi OR Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Other... Method 3: Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, 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 ) Tab the WPS icon on the devices screen. Here we take an Android phone for instance. 2 ) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router. close to WLAN On TP-Link MyHome David HomeNetwork TP-Link_Home TP-Link_Router Test 10 Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such 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 Lets Get Started to log in. Note:

If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ Section. If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bound your cloud router to it, the login password you created here will be invalid. Please log in to the cloud router using your TP-Link ID. 12 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. 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 ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections:

Use Quick Setup Wizard Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App Configure Internet Settings Set Up the Router as an Access Point Set Up IPv6 Internet Connection and Firewall Rules Set Up Internet Connection Chapter 4 4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you to set up your router. Tips:

If you need the IPv6 internet connection, please refer to the section of Set Up IPv6 Internet Connection and Firewall Rules. Follow the steps below to set up your router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete Quick Setup configuration or go to Advanced > Quick Setup for configuration to connect your router to the internet. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. 3. To enjoy a more complete 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 have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router. 4. 2. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets. 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. 14 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection OR Note: If you dont have a TP-Link ID, create one first. 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. 3. Tap the + button and select Wireless Router > Standard Routers. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet. 4. Connect your devices to the newly configured wireless networks of the router and enjoy the internet!

4. 3. Configure Internet Settings In this part, you can set up the settings of the internet connection, MAC clone, NAT, and Internet Port Negotiation Speed Setting. Please modify the settings according to the information provided by your ISP. Set up Your Internet Connection 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. Or go to Advanced > Internet, and locate the Internet section. 3. Select your internet connection type from the drop-down list. 4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration. 1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP, you need to select whether to clone the MAC address. Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable. 15 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet 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. 16 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter 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 ) If you choose PPTP, enter 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:

the router. 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 the internet, refer to the FAQ section for further instructions. Set up MAC Clone 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for 17 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Go to Advanced > Internet, and locate the MAC Clone section. 3. Configure Router MAC Address and click SAVE. Use Default MAC Address - Do not change the default MAC address of your router in case the ISP does not bind the assigned IP address to the MAC address. Clone Current Device MAC - Select to copy the current MAC address of the computer that is connected to the router, in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the MAC address. Use Custom MAC Address - Select if your ISP requires you to register the MAC address and enter the correct MAC address in this field, in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the specific MAC address. Set up NAT The routers NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes devices on the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate with devices on the internet, which protects the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. 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 > Internet, and locate the NAT section. 3. If you want to enable NAT, tick the checkbox, and click SAVE. 4. NAT is enable by dafault and its highly recommended. If you disable NAT, you may have no access to the internet and NAT Forwarding will not take effect. Configure Internet Port Negotiation Speed Setting 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for 2. Go to Advanced > Internet, and locate the Internet Port Negotiation Speed Setting the router. section. 3. Select the duplex type from the drop-down list and click SAVE. 18 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. 4. Set Up the Router as an Access Point The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click SAVE. The router will reboot and switch to Access Point mode. 3. After rebooting, connect the router to your existing wired router via an Ethernet 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. 19 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. 5. Set Up IPv6 Internet Connection and Firewall Rules Your ISP provides information about one of the following IPv6 internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, and Pass-Through

(Bridge). After setting up the IPv6 internet connection, you can add IPv6 firewall rules to protect your IPv6 network. Set up an IPv6 Internet 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 > IPv6. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP. Tips:

If you do not know what your internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already 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 Settings to information if your ISP requires. Click SAVE and then click Renew. input further 20 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3 ) PPPoE: By default, the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server. Click Advanced Settings to input further information if your ISP requires. Click SAVE and then click CONNECT. Note:

If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. 4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Configure Internet Settings). Click Advanced Settings to input further information if your ISP requires. Click SAVE and then click CONNECT. 21 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) Pass-Through (Bridge): Click SAVE and skip to Step 6. 5. Configure LAN ports. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP, and click SAVE. 6. In MAC Clone section, set the MAC address of your router. Use the default address unless your ISP allows internet access from only a specific MAC address. 22 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 7. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection. Tips:

Visit the FAQ section if there is no internet connection. Set up IPv6 Firewall Rules 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 entries on this page. This feature is available only when youve set up an IPv6 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 > IPv6, and locate the Firewall Rules section. 3. Click Add. 4. Select a service from the drop-down list of Service Type. The Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. It is recommended to keep the default Port and Protocol if you are unsure about which to use. If the service is not listed, please manually enter the Service Type, and specify the Port and Protocol. 5. Specify a Service Name for the rule. 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 6. In the Internal IP field, enter a valid IPv6 address to run the service. You can click Select from clients, choose a local host device, and its IPv6 address will be automatically filled in as the Internal IP. 7. Click SAVE, and the newly created IPv6 firewall rule will appear in Firewall Rules. 24 Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the 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 sections:

Register a TP-Link ID Change Your TP-Link ID Information Manage the User TP-Link IDs Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App TP-Link Cloud Service Chapter 5 5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID To register a TP-Link ID, follow the steps:

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > TP-Link ID or click TP-Link ID on the very top of the page. 3. Click Sign Up and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID. 4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link ID page to log in. The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as an Admin. Note:

To learn more about the Admin and User TP-Link ID, refer to Manage the User TP-Link IDs. Once the router is bound to your TP-Link ID, you need to log in to the router with the TP-Link ID. 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. Change Your TP-Link ID Information Follow the steps below to change your email address and password of your TP-Link ID as needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Advanced > TP-Link ID, and focus on the Account Information section. To change your email address:

1. Click 2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then a new email address. And click Save. behind the Email. 26 Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service To change your password:

1. Click behind the Password. 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 27 Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service from the same router as Users. All accounts can monitor and manage the router locally or remotely, but user accounts cannot:

Reset the router to its factory default settings either on the web management page or in the Tether app. Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the router. 5. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Advanced > TP-Link ID, and focus on the Bound Accounts section. 3. Click 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.

, enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. 4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router 5. 3. 2. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Advanced > TP-Link ID, and focus on the Bound Accounts section. 3. Tick the checkbox(es) of the TP-Link ID(s) you want to remove and click Unbind. 28 Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service 5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets. 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search 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 dont have a TP-Link ID, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the routers wireless network. 4. Go back to the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with the password 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 dont have one, refer to Register a TP-Link ID. Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network. 29 Chapter 6 Network Map Chapter 6 Network Map Network Map outlines device connectivity of your network visually and helps you manage general settings of the network. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map. 3. Click each network device icon to check and manage general network settings. Click Internet to check internet status. Click the router to check device status and network settings. You can turn on or off the wireless network or guest network, or click Edit to change related settings. 31 Chapter 6 Network Map Click Mesh Devices to view the devices that form a mesh network with the router. 32 Chapter 6 Network Map Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network. 33 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 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 Wireless Settings Chapter 7 7. 1. Specify Wireless Settings The routers wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. To enable or disable OFDMA:

OFDMA enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously, and thus greatly improves 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 mode for the rest of the time, which significantly extend their battery life. It is disabled by default. 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Enable TWT. To use the Smart Connect function:

The Smart Connect function lets you enjoy a more high-speed network by assigning your devices to best wireless bands based on actual conditions to balance network demands. 35 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Enable Smart Connect. 3. Keep the default values or set a new SSID and password, and click SAVE. This SSID and password will be applied for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. If you want to configure the wireless settings separately for each band, untick the checkbox to disable this feature. To enable or disable the wireless function:

1. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. The wireless function is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the router, just untick the Enable checkbox of each wireless network. In this case, all the wireless settings will be invalid. To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:

1. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Create a new SSID in Network Name (SSID) and customize the password for 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 wont display when you scan for local wireless networks on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. To change the security option:

1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select an option from the Security drop-down list. We recommend you dont change the default settings unless necessary. To change the transmit power and channel settings:

1. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Select an option from the Transmit Power drop-down list: High, Middle or Low. The default and recommended setting is High. 3. If Smart Connect is disabled, you can also change the following settings:

Channel Width - Select a channel width (bandwidth) for the wireless network. 36 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. It is recommended to leave the channel to Auto, if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless connection issue. Mode - Select a transmission mode according to your wireless client devices. It is recommended to just leave it as default. 7. 2. Schedule Your Wireless Function The wireless network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless 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 Advanced > System > Time & Language to modify the time. The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set. 7. 3. Use WPS for Wireless Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. 37 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your router is on and go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS. 7. 3. 1. Connect via the Clients PIN Enter the PIN of your device and click Connect. Then your device will get connected to the router. 7. 3. 2. Connect via the Routers PIN Select Routers PIN in Method 1 to enable Routers 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 7. 3. 3. Click Start on the screen or directly press the routers WPS button. Within two minutes, enable WPS on your personal device. Success will appear on the screen and the WPS Push the WPS Button 38 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings LED of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection. 7. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings Check advanced wireless settings for 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. 39 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. Airtime Fairness - This function can improve the overall network performance by sacrificing a little bit of network time on your slow devices. Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon packets that are broadcasted by the router to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100 milliseconds. RTS 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 Traffic Indication Message). Enter a value between 1 and 15 intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval. Group Key Update Period - Enter a number of seconds (minimum 30) to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default value is 0, meaning no key renewal. 40 Chapter 8 Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing 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 Chapter 8 8. 1. Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Guest Network 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network or click Wireless on the top page. Locate the router. the Guest Network section. 3. Create a guest network as needed. Tick the Enable checkbox for the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless network. 1 ) 2 ) Customize the SSID. Dont select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for guest network access. 3 ) Select the Security type. 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 SSID and password to your guests. Tips:

To view guest network information, go to Network Map and locate the Guest Network section. You can turn on or off the guest network function conveniently. 42 Chapter 8 8. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Guest Network the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Guest Network. Locate the Guest Permissions section. 3. Customize guest network options according to your needs. Allow 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 routers LAN ports or main network via methods such as network neighbors and Ping. 4. Click SAVE. Now you can ensure network security and privacy!

43 Chapter 9 Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time. It contains the following sections:

Setting Up Access Restrictions Monitoring Internet Usage Parental Controls Chapter 9 9. 1. Setting Up Access Restrictions I want to:

Block access to inappropriate online content for my childs devices, restrict internet access to 2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time (10 PM to 7 AM) on weekdays. How can I do that?

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 > Parental Controls. 3. Enable Parental Controls. Click 4. Add basic profile information. to create a profile for a family member. 1 ) Enter a Name for the profile to make it easier to identify. 2 ) Under Devices, click + Add Devices. 3 ) Select the devices that belong to this family member. Access restrictions will be applied to these devices. Click Add when finished. Note: Only devices that have previously been connected to your routers network are listed here. If you are unable to find the device you want to add, connect it to your network and then try again. 4 ) Click NEXT. 5. Customize the Content Filter according to your needs. 45 Chapter 9 Parental Controls 1 ) In Filter Rule, select Blacklist or Whitelist to manage content. 2 ) Enter a keyword (for example, Facebook) or a URL (for example, www. facebook.com). All websites containing the keywords will be blocked/allowed. 3 ) Click NEXT. 6. Set time restrictions for internet access. 46 Chapter 9 Parental Controls 1 ) In Internet Allowed Time, click + Edit Time to set the time period when internet access is allowed. 2 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday then set the allowed online time to 2 hours each day. Done!

The amount of time your child spends online is controlled and inappropriate content is blocked on their devices. 9. 2. Monitoring Internet Usage I want to:

Check which websites my child has visited and how much time they have spent online recently. How can I do that?

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 > Parental Controls, and locate the Profiles section. 47 Chapter 9 Parental Controls 3. Find your desired profile and click

. Note: If you have not set up a profile for your child yet, you should do that first by clicking steps to create a profile. Refer to Setting Up Access Restrictions for detailed instructions.

, then follow the 4. Select from the drop-down list your desired time range, and view the reports of Time Spent Online and Most Visited Website. Done! You can now check up on your childs online activities. 48 Chapter 10 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This product is compatible with EasyMesh. This chapter introduces the EasyMesh feature. It contains the following sections:

Add a Router as a Satellite Device Add a Range Extender as a Satellite Device Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network Chapter 10 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming EasyMesh routers and extenders work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to EasyMeshs seamless coverage. Note: Routers and range extenders must be compatible with EasyMesh or OneMesh. Firmware upgrades may be required. 10. 1. Add a Router as a Satellite 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 > EasyMesh, and enable EasyMesh. 3. Click ADD SATELLITE DEVICES, select TP-Link Router, then click NEXT. 4. Follow the page instructions to prepare your satellite router, then click DONE. 50 Chapter 10 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming 5. Click ADD. When prompted This device has been added successfully, click OK, then click FINISH. 10. 2. Add a Range Extender as a Satellite 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 > EasyMesh, and enable EasyMesh. 51 Chapter 10 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming 3. Plug in the extender next to the main router. 4. With in 2 minutes, press the WPS button on main router and on the extender. Wait until the WPS process is complete. 5. Done! You can check the mesh device on the routers web page too. 52 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming Chapter 10 10. 3. Manage Devices in the EasyMesh Network In an EasyMesh network, you can manage all mesh devices and connected clients on your main routers web page. To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network:

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. to view all mesh devices, and click 2. Go to Network Map. 3. Click To manage an EasyMesh device in the network:

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for to view all connected clients. the router. 2. Go to Advanced > EasyMesh. 3. Click the Modify button to view detailed information and change its settings. Change device information. Click Manage to redirect to the web management page of this device. Click Remove to delete this device from the EasyMesh network. 53 Chapter 11 QoS This chapter introduces how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to specify prioritization of traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load. Chapter 11 QoS I want to:

Specify priority levels for some devices or applications. For example, I have several devices that are connected to my wireless network. I would like to set an intermediate speed on the internet for my computer for the next 2 hours. How can I do that?

1. Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation. 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 > QoS > Global Settings. 3 ) Tick to enable QoS. 4 ) Input the maximum upload and download bandwidth provided by your internet service provider. 1Mbps equals to 1000Kbps. 5 ) Click SAVE. 2. In the Device Priority section, find your computer and toggle on Priority. Click the entry in the Timing column and select 2 hours as the duration you want the device to be prioritized for. Done! You can now enjoy using your computer for the next 2 hours. 55 Chapter 12 Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network from cyber attacks, block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP & MAC Binding. It contains the following sections:

Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks Access Control IP & MAC Binding ALG Network Security Chapter 12 12. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default. 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 > Security > Firewall. Its recommended to keep the default settings. 12. 2. 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). I want to:

Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). How can I do that?

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control. 3. Toggle on to enable Access Control. 4. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list. To block specific device(s):

1 ) Select Blacklist. 57 Chapter 12 Network Security 2 ) Click 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the and select devices you want to be blocked and Click ADD. selected devices have been successfully added to the blacklist. To allow specific device(s):

1 ) Select Whitelist and click SAVE. 2 ) Your own device is in the whitelist by default and cannot be deleted. Click to add other devices to the whitelist. Add connected devices 1 ) Click Select From Device List. 2 ) Select the devices you want to be allowed and click ADD. 58 Chapter 12 Network Security 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the whitelist. Add unconnected devices 1 ) Click Add Manually. 2 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed and click ADD. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the device has been successfully added to the whitelist. Done!

Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist. IP & MAC Binding 12. 3. IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind network devices IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP Spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to an device with matching IP address in the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address. 59 Chapter 12 Network Security I want to:

Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that?

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 > Security > IP & MAC Binding. 3. Enable IP & MAC Binding. 4. Bind your device(s) according to your need. To bind the connected device(s):

Locate the ARP List section and enable Bind to bind the IP and MAC addresses of a specific device. To add a binding entry:

1 ) Click in the Binding List section. 60 Chapter 12 Network Security 2 ) Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device you want to bind. Or enter the MAC Address and IP Address that you want to bind. 3 ) Click SAVE. Done!

Now you dont need to worry about ARP spoofing and ARP attacks!

12. 4. ALG ALG allows customized NAT traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer control/data protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. You may need to disable SIP ALG when you are using voice and video applications to create and accept a call through the router, since some voice and video communication applications do not work well with SIP ALG. 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 > Security > ALG. 3. Check the ALG settings. It is recommended to keep them as default. 61 Chapter 12 Network Security 62 Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding The routers NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes devices on the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate with devices on the internet, which protects the local network by hiding the IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that an external host cannot initiatively communicate with a specified device on the local network. With the forwarding feature, the router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows devices on the internet to initiatively communicate with devices on the local network, thus realizing some special functions. The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ. It contains the following sections:

Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Forwarding Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding 13. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Forwarding When you build up a server on the local network and want to share it on the internet, Port Forwarding can realize the service and provide it to internet users. At the same time Port Forwarding can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the internet. Port Forwarding can be used for setting up public services on your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different services use different service ports. 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. I want to:

Share my personal website Ive built in local network with my friends through the internet. For example, the personal website has been built on my home PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends on the internet can visit my website in some way. The PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Personal Website Router INTERNET LAN WAN: 218.18.232.154 Home How can I do that?

1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding. 4. Click

. 64 Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding 5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. Keep the parameters that are automatically filled in as default. 6. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PCs IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the Device IP Address field. 7. Click SAVE. Tips:

It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. If the service you want to use is not in the common services list, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs. You can add multiple port forwarding rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the External Port should not be overlapped. Done!

Users on the internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website. 65 Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding Tips:

The WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically by the ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN referring to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account. Then users on the internet can use http:// domain name to visit the website. If you have changed the default External Port, you should use http:// WAN IP: External Port or http:// domain name:

External Port to visit the website. 13. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering Port Triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When a host on the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host. When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port Triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules:

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 > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click

. 3. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES, and select the desired application. The Triggering Port, Triggering Protocol and External Port will be automatically filled in. The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example. 66 Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding 4. Click SAVE. Tips:

You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need. The triggering ports can not be overlapped. 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 application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the format the page displays. 13. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host on the local network, it is totally exposed to the internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication 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, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host. Note:

When DMZ is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time. I want to:

Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction. For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can log in normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports open. 67 Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding How can I do that?

1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.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 tick to enable DMZ. 4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PCs IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the DMZ Host IP Address field. 5. Click SAVE. Done!

The configuration is completed. Youve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players. 13. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows applications or host devices to automatically find the front-end NAT device and send request to it to open the corresponding ports. With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices on the local network and the internet can freely communicate with each other thus realizing the seamless connection of the network. You may need to enable the UPnP if you want to use applications for multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communication (such as VoIP or telephone conference) or remote assistance, etc. Tips:

UPnP is enabled by default in this router. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of operating system 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 games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the 68 Chapter 13 NAT Forwarding corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. Internet If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your the router. needs. 69 Chapter 14 VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN. OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable. It is suitable for restricted environment, such as campus network and company intranet. PPTP VPN is more easily used and its speed is faster, its compatible with most operating systems and also supports mobile devices. Its security is poor and your packets may be cracked easily, and PPTP VPN connection may be prevented by some ISP. It contains the following sections, please choose the appropriate VPN server connection type as needed. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network Chapter 14 VPN Server 14. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network In the OpenVPN connection, the home network can act as a server, and the remote device can access the server through the router which acts as an OpenVPN Server gateway. To use the VPN feature, you should enable OpenVPN Server on your router, and install and run VPN client software on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up an OpenVPN connection. Home Network Router Remote Devices INTERNET Step1. Set up OpenVPN Server on Your Router 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 > VPN Server > OpenVPN, and tick the Enable box of OpenVPN. Note:

Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for routers WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet. Server. The first time you configure the OpenVPN Server, you may need to Generate a certificate before you enable the VPN 3. Select the Service Type (communication protocol) for OpenVPN Server: UDP, TCP. 4. Enter a VPN Service Port to which a VPN device connects, and the port number should be between 1024 and 65535. to the device by the OpenVPN server. 5. In the VPN Subnet/Netmask fields, enter the range of IP addresses that can be leased 71 Chapter 14 VPN Server 6. Select your Client Access type. Select Home Network Only if you only want the remote device to access your home network; select Internet and Home Network if you also want the remote device to access internet through the VPN Server. 7. Click SAVE. 8. Click GENERATE to get a new certificate. Note: If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click GENERATE to update the certificate. 9. Click EXPORT to save the OpenVPN configuration file which will be used by the remote device to access your router. Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device 1. Visit http://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html to download the OpenVPN software, and install it on your device where you want to run the OpenVPN client utility. Note: You need to install the OpenVPN client utility on each device that you plan to apply the VPN function to access your router. Mobile devices should download a third-party app from Google Play or Apple App Store. 2. After the installation, copy the file exported from your router to the OpenVPN client utilitys config folder (for example, C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config on Windows). The path depends on where the OpenVPN client utility is installed. 3. Run the OpenVPN client utility and connect it to OpenVPN Server. 14. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network PPTP VPN Server is used to create a VPN connection for remote device. To use the VPN feature, you should enable PPTP VPN Server on your router, and configure the PPTP connection on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN connection. Step 1. Set up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 72 Chapter 14 VPN Server 2. Go to Advanced > VPN Server > PPTP, and tick the Enable box of PPTP. Note: Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for routers WAN port and synchronize your System Time with internet. 3. In the Client IP Address field, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server. 4. Set the PPTP connection permission according to your needs. Select Allow Samba (Network Place) access to allow your VPN device to access your local Samba server. Select Allow NetBIOS passthrough to allow your VPN device to access your Samba server using NetBIOS name. Select Allow Unencrypted connections to allow unencrypted connections to 5. Click SAVE. 6. Configure the PPTP VPN connection account for the remote device. You can create your VPN server. up to 16 accounts. 1 ) Click 2 ) Enter the Username and Password to authenticate devices to the PPTP VPN

. Server. 73 Chapter 14 VPN Server 3 ) Click ADD. Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the Windows built-in PPTP software as an example. 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select Set up a new connection or network. 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 74 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. 75 Chapter 14 VPN Server 6. Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router, and click Connect. 7. Click Connect Now when the VPN connection is ready to use. 76 Chapter 14 VPN Server 77 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections:

Change the LAN Settings Configure to Support IPTV Service Specify DHCP Server Settings Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Create Static Routes Customize Your Network Settings Chapter 15 15. 1. Change the LAN Settings The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, which you can use to log in to its web management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for 2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN. 3. Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs. And leave the Subnet Mask as the router. the default settings. 4. Click SAVE. Note: If you have set the Port Forwarding, DMZ or DHCP address reservation, and the new LAN IP address is not in the same subnet with the old one, then you should reconfigure these features. 15. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service I want to:

Configure IPTV setup to enable Internet/IPTV/Phone service provided by my internet service provider (ISP). How can I do that?

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 > Network > IPTV/VLAN. 3. If your ISP provides the networking service based on IGMP technology, e.g., British Telecom(BT) and Talk Talk in UK:

1 ) Tick the IGMP Proxy and IGMP Snooping checkbox, then select the IGMP Version, either V2 or V3, as required by your ISP. 79 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings 2 ) Click SAVE. 3 ) After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your router now. You can connect your set-top box to any of the routers Ethernet port. If IGMP is not the technology your ISP applies to provide IPTV service:

1 ) Tick Enable IPTV/VLAN. 2 ) Select the appropriate Mode according to your ISP. Select Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters are required. Select Custom if your ISP is not listed but provides necessary parameters. 3 ) After you have selected a mode, the necessary parameters, including the LAN port for IPTV connection, are predetermined. If not, select the LAN type to determine which port is used to support IPTV service. 4 ) Click SAVE. 5 ) Connect the set-top box to the corresponding LAN port which is predetermined or you have specified in Step 3. Done!

Your IPTV setup is done now! You may need to configure your set-top box before enjoying your TV. 80 Customize Your Network Settings Chapter 15 15. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 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 > Network > DHCP Server. To specify the IP address that the router assigns:

1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router. 4. Click SAVE. To reserve an IP address for a specified client device:

1. Click Add in the Address Reservation section. 81 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings 2. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the you device you want to reserve an IP for. Then the MAC Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the MAC address of the client device manually. 3. Enter the IP address to reserve for the client device. 4. Click SAVE. 15. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Most ISPs 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 from time to time and you dont know when it changes. In this case, you might apply 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 a domain name without checking and remembering the IP address. Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the router. 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 > Network > Dynamic DNS. 3. Select the DDNS Service Provider: TP-Link, NO-IP or DynDNS. It is recommended to select TP-Link so that you can enjoy TP-Links superior DDNS service. Otherwise, please select NO-IP or DynDNS. If you dont have a DDNS account, you have to register first by clicking Register Now. Note: To enjoy TP-Links DDNS service, you have to log in with a TP-Link ID. If you have not logged in with one, click log in. 4. Click Register in the Domain Name List if you have selected TP-Link, and enter the Domain Name as needed. 82 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings If you have selected NO-IP or DynDNS, enter the username, password and domain name of your account. 5. Click LOGIN AND SAVE. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please click Logout first, and then log in with a new account. 15. 5. Create Static Routes Static routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination. 83 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings I want to:

Visit multiple networks and servers at the same time. For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the internet through Router A, but I also want to visit my companys network. Now I have a switch and Router B. I connect the devices as shown in the following figure so that the physical connection between my PC and my companys server is established. To surf the internet and visit my companys network at the same time, I need to configure the static routing. Router A Router B Companys server LAN: 192.168.0.1 LAN: 192.168.0.2 172.30.30.1 WAN: 172.30.30.100 Switch PC 192.168.0.100 How can I do that?

1. Change the routers LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router Bs DHCP function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Router A. 3. Go to Advanced > Network > Routing. 4. Click Add and finish the settings according to the following explanations:

84 Chapter 15 Customize Your Network Settings Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enter 172.30.30.1. Subnet Mask: Determines the destination network with the destination IP address. If the destination is a single IP address, enter 255.255.255.255; otherwise, enter the subnet mask of the corresponding network IP. In the example, the destination network is a single IP, so here enter 255.255.255.255. Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet with the routers IP which sends out data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router B and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.0.2. Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out data packets. In the example, the data are sent to the gateway through the LAN port of Router A, so LAN/

WLAN should be selected. Description: Enter a description for this static routing entry. 5. Click SAVE. 6. Check the Routing Table below. If you can find the entry youve set, the static routing is set successfully. Done!

Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company servers IP address to visit the company network. 85 Chapter 16 Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It contains the following sections:

Upgrade the Firmware Backup and Restore Configuration Settings Change the Login Password Password Recovery Local Management Remote Management System Log Test the Network Connectivity Set Up System Time Set the Router to Reboot Regularly Control the LED CWMP Settings Manage the Router Chapter 16 16. 1. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link aims at providing better network experience for users. We will inform you through the web management page if theres any update firmware available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the Support page for free. Note:

Backup your router configuration before firmware upgrade. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade. 16. 1. 1. Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the upgrade icon will display in the top-right corner of the page. Click the icon to go to the Firmware Upgrade page. Alternatively, you can go to Advanced > System > Firmware Upgrade. In Online Upgradeand check whether the latest firmware is released, and click UPGRADE if there is new firmware. 3. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete. Tips: If theres a new and important firmware update for your router, you will see the prompt notification on your computer as long as a web browser is opened. Click UPGRADE, and log in to the web management page with the username and password you set for the router. You will see the Firmware Upgrade page. 16. 1. 2. Local Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > System > Firmware Upgrade. 87 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 4. Focus on the Local Upgrade section. Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click UPGRADE. 5. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete. Note: If you fail to upgrade the firmware for the router, please contact our Technical Support. 16. 2. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the router to a previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if necessary you can erase the current settings and reset the router to the default factory 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 > System Tools > Backup & Restore. To backup configuration settings:

Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A .bin file of the current settings will be stored to your computer. To restore configuration settings:

1. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click RESTORE. 88 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the router. To reset the router except your login password and TP-Link ID:

1. In the Factory Default Restore section, click RESTORE. 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note:

During the resetting process, do not turn off the router. After reset, you can still use the current login password or the TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page. To reset the router to factory default settings:

1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note:

During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the router. 16. 3. Change the Login Password The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the web management page. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the account management feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Advanced > TP-Link ID. 89 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and focus on the Change Password section. 3. Enter the old password, then a new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click SAVE. 4. Use the new password for future logins. 16. 4. Password Recovery This feature allows you to recover the login password you set for you router in case you forget it. Note: If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page, the Password Recovery feature will be disabled. To manage the TP-Link ID, go to Advanced > TP-Link ID. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and focus on the Password Recovery section. 3. Tick the Enable box of Password Recovery. 4. Specify a mailbox (From) for sending the recovery letter and enter its SMTP Server address. Specify a mailbox (To) for receiving the recovery letter. If the mailbox (From) to send the recovery letter requires encryption, Tick the Enable box of Authentication and enter its username and password. Tips:

SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems. For example, the SMTP server address of Gmail is smtp.gmail.com. Generally, Authentication should be enabled if the login of the mailbox requires username and password. 90 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 5. Click SAVE. To recover the login password, please visit http://tplinkwifi.net, click Forgot Password?

on the login page and follow the instructions to set a new password. 16. 5. Local Management This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router by using the MAC address-based authentication. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings In Local Management section as needed. Access the router via HTTPS and HTTP:

Tick the Enable box of Local Management via HTTPS to access the router via HTTPS and HTTP, or keep it disabled to access the router only via HTTP. Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router:

91 Chapter 16 Manage the Router Select All Devices for Local Managers. Allow specific devices to manage the router:

1. Select Specified Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Add Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Click SAVE. 92 Chapter 16 16. 6. Remote Management This feature allows you to control remote devices authority to manage the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Manage the Router the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Administration and complete the settings in Remote Management section as needed. Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely:

Do not tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. Allow all devices to manage the router remotely:

1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTPS and HTTP port as default settings (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3. Select All Devices for Remote Managers. 4. Click SAVE. Devices on the internet can log in to http://Routers WAN IP address:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router. Tips:

You can find the WAN IP address of the router on Network Map > Internet. The routers 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. Allow a specific device to manage the router remotely:

93 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTPS and HTTP port as default settings (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3. Select Specified Device for Remote Managers. 4. In the Only this IP Address field, enter the IP address of the remote device to manage the router. 5. Click SAVE. Devices using this WAN IP can manage the router by logging in to http://Routers WAN IP:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024). Tips: The routers 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. 16. 7. System Log When the router does not work normally, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. To save the system log locally:

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > System Log. 3. Choose the type and level of the system logs as needed. 94 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 4. In the Save Log section, click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. To send the system log to a mailbox at a fixed time:

For example, I want to check my routers working status at a fixed time every day, however, its too troublesome to log in to the web management page every time I want to go checking. It would be great if the system logs could be sent to my mailbox at 8 a.m. every day. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Log. 3. In the Save Log section, click MAIL LOG. 4. Enter the information required:

95 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 1 ) Email From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. 2 ) Select Require Password. Tips: Generally, Require Password should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password. 3 ) Username: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. 4 ) Email Password: Enter the password to login the senders email address. 5 ) SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address. Tips: SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems. For example, the SMTP server address of Hotmail is smtp-mail.outlook.com. 6 ) Email To: Enter the recipients email address, which can be the same as or different from the senders email address. 7 ) Select Mail Log Automatically. Tips: The router will send the system log to the designated email address if this option is enabled. 8 ) Frequency: This determines how often the recipient will receive the system log . 5. Click SAVE. 16. 8. Test the Network Connectivity Diagnostics is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 96 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information:

1 ) Choose Ping or Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity;

Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time. Traceroute is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network. 2 ) Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host. 3 ) Modify the Ping Count number and the Ping Packet Size. Its recommended to keep the default value. If you have chosen Traceroute, you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL. Its recommended to keep the default value. 4 ) 4. Click START to begin the diagnostics. The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Ping. 97 Chapter 16 Manage the Router The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Traceroute. 16. 9. Set Up System Time System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls. You can choose the way to obtain the system time as needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Time & Language. To get time from the internet:

1. Enable 24-Hour Time if you want the time to display in a 24-hour way. 2. In the Set Time field, select Get from Internet. 3. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list. 4. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server. 98 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 5. (Optional) In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server. 6. Click SAVE. To get time from your computer:

1. In the Set Time field, select Get from Managing Device. 2. The time of your computer will then be displayed and click SAVE. To manually set the date and time:

1. In the Set Time field, select Manually. 2. Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time (In HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click SAVE. To set up Daylight Saving Time:

1. Tick the Enable box of Daylight Saving Time. 99 Chapter 16 Manage the Router 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone. 3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4. Click SAVE. 16. 10. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly The Scheduled Reboot feature cleans the cache to enhance the running performance of the router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Reboot. 3. Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule. 4. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots. 5. Click SAVE. 100 Chapter 16 16. 11. Control the LED The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for Manage the Router the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > LED Control. 3. Enable Night Mode. 4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day. 5. Click SAVE. 16. 12. CWMP Settings CPE WAN Management Protocol (also called TR-069) allows Auto-Configuration Server

(ACS) to perform auto-configuration, provision, connection, and diagnostics to this device. You may configure this function under your ISPs instructions. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > CWMP Settings. 3. Configure the parameters according to your ISPs instructions, and click SAVE. 101 Chapter 16 Manage the Router CWMP - Toggle on to enable the CWMP function. Inform - Enable to send an inform message to the ACS periodically. Inform Interval - Enter the time interval when the Inform message will be sent to the ACS. The default value is 3600 seconds. WAN IP Address - Displays the WAN IP Address of the router. ACS URL - Enter the web address of the ACS 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 the interface to be used by the TR-069 client. Connection Require Authentication - Check this box to enable authentication for the connection requests. Username/Password - Enter the username/password for the ACS server to log in to the router. Path - Enter the path for the ACS server to log in to the router. Port - Enter the port that connects to the ACS server. URL - Enter the URL that connects to the ACS server. 102 FAQ Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?

The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered:

1. Connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password. Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password?

If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the router, click Forgot Password? on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it. Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button of the router until LEDs turn on to reset it, and then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password. Note:

Please refer to Password Recovery to learn how to configure Password Recovery. Youll 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 cant log in to the routers web management This can happen for a variety of reasons. Please try the methods below to log in again. Make sure your computer is connected to the router correctly and the corresponding LED indicator(s) light up. Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured as Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Make sure http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered. Check your computers settings:

1 ) Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet, and click View network page?

status and tasks. 2 ) Click Internet Options on the bottom left. 3 ) Click Connections and select Never dial a connection. 103 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. 104 Use another web browser or computer to log in again. Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: Youll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4. What should I do if I cant access the internet even though the configuration is finished?

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> Network > Status to check internet status:

If IP Address is a valid one, please try the methods below and try again:

Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Please manually configure the DNS server. 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. 2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, click SAVE. Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google. 105 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 solid cable or Internet light. 3 ) Power on the router. 4 ) Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access. Reset the router to factory default settings and reconfigure the router. Upgrade the firmware of the router. Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get internet from the router. As the picture below shows, if the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, please try the methods below and try again:

Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper. Clone the MAC address of your computer. 106 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set 2 ) Go to Internet or Advanced > Network > Internet and focus on the MAC Clone for the router. section. 3 ) Choose an option as needed (enter the MAC address if Use Custom MAC Address is selected), and click SAVE. Tips:

Some ISP will register the MAC address of your computer when you access the internet for the first time through their Cable modem, if you add a router into your network to share your internet connection, the ISP will not accept it as the MAC address is changed, so we need to clone your computers MAC address to the router. The MAC addresses of a computer in wired connection and wireless connection are different. Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note:

Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, which may conflict with the IP range of your existing ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and you cant access the internet. To resolve this problem, we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN. 3 ) Modify the LAN IP address as the follow picture shows. Here we take 192.168.2.1 for the router. as an example. 4 ) Click SAVE. Restart the modem and the router. 107 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 get a solid cable or Internet light. 3 ) Power on the router. 4 ) Wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access. Double check the internet connection type. 1 ) Confirm your internet connection type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet. 4 ) Select your Internet Connection Type and fill in other parameters. 5 ) Click SAVE. 6 ) Restart the modem and the router again. Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If youve tried every method above but still cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support. Q5. What should I do if I cant find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network?

If you fail to find any wireless network, please follow the steps below:

Make sure the wireless function of your device is enabled if youre using a laptop with built-in wireless adapter. You can refer to the relevant document or contact the laptop manufacturer. 108 Make sure the wireless adapter driver is installed successfully and the wireless adapter is enabled. On Windows 7 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 might be able to fix the problem by itself. On Windows XP 1 ) If you see the message Windows cannot configure this wireless connection, this is usually because windows configuration utility is disabled or you are running another wireless configuration tool to connect the wireless. 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click on My Computer on desktop, select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, find and locate Wireless Zero Configuration in the Services list on the right side. 5 ) Right click Wireless Zero Configuration, and then select Properties. 6 ) Change Startup type to Automatic, click on Start button and make sure the Service status is Started. And then click OK. If you can find other wireless network except your own, please follow the steps below:

Check the WLAN LED indicator on your wireless router/modem. Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. Move it closer if it is currently too far away. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings, and check the wireless settings. Double check your wireless Network Name and SSID is not hided. 109 If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps below:

Authenticating problem/password mismatch:

1 ) Sometimes you will be asked to type in a PIN number when you connect to the wireless network for the first time. This PIN number is different from the Wireless Password/Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the label of your router. 2 ) 3 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your 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:

110 Check the wireless signal strength of your network. If it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again. Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1, 6 or 11 to reduce interference from other networks. Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer. 111 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router/AX1450 Wi-Fi 6 Router Model Number: Archer AX10/Archer AX1500/Archer AX15/Archer AX1450 Component Name I.T.E. Power Supply Model T120100-2B1 T120100-2D1 Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 112 Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been 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. FCC compliance information statement Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply Model Number: T120100-2B1/T120100-2D1 Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 113 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been 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: 2024-04-08 UKCA Mark UK Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link. com/support/ukca/

National Restrictions Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain. UK Canadian Compliance Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference. 114

(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :

1) Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2) Lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution:

1. The device for operation in the band 51505250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

Avertissement:

1. Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est rserv uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Dclaration dexposition aux radiations:

Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements:

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:

115

116

Safety Information Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. This product can be wall-mounted. The installation Max. height is more than 2m. Operating Temperature: 0~40 This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device. Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. 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. 117 Explanations of the symbols on the product label Note: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product and its I.T.E. power supply. Symbols may vary from products. Symbol Explanation Class II equipment Class II equipment with functional earthing Alternating current Direct current Polarity of d.c. power connector For indoor use only Dangerous voltage Caution, risk of electric shock Energy efficiency Marking Protective earth Earth Frame or chassis Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operators manual Stand-by ON/OFF (push-push) 118 Symbol Explanation Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N 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 has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment. Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods Disconnection, all power plugs Switch of mini-gap construction Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

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User Guide AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router 2024 TP-Link 1910013635 REV3.0.0 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router Model Number: Archer AX10/Archer AX1500/Archer AX15 Model T120100-2B1 Component Name I.T.E. Power Supply Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 123 Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been 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. FCC compliance information statement Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply Model Number: T120100-2B1 Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 124 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been 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: 2024-03-06 UKCA Mark UK Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link. com/support/ukca/

National Restrictions Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain. UK Canadian Compliance Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference. 125

(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :

1) Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2) Lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution:

1. The device for operation in the band 51505250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

Avertissement:

1. Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est rserv uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Dclaration dexposition aux radiations:

Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements:

. NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:

126 Archer AX10/Archer AX1500/

AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX15 Equipment name Type designation (Type) Restricted substances and its chemical symbols Polybrominated Cadmium biphenyls

(Cd)

(PBB) Lead

(Pb) PCB Polybrominated diphenyl ethers

(PBDE) Hexavalent chromium

(Cr+6) Mercury

(Hg) nit 127 1.0.1 wt %0.01 wt %

Note 1Exceeding 0.1 wt % and exceeding 0.01 wt % indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition. 2. Note 2 indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence. 3. Note 3The indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

. Safety Information Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. Operating Temperature: 0~40 This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device. Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. 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. 128 Explanations of the symbols on the product label Note: The product label can be found at the bottom of the product and its I.T.E. power supply. Symbols may vary from products. Symbol Explanation Class II equipment Class II equipment with functional earthing Alternating current Direct current Polarity of d.c. power connector For indoor use only Dangerous voltage Caution, risk of electric shock Energy efficiency Marking Protective earth Earth Frame or chassis Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operators manual Stand-by ON/OFF (push-push) 129 Symbol Explanation Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N 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 has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment. Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods Disconnection, all power plugs Switch of mini-gap construction Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device) m 130

Set up with videos:

Scan QR code or visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers Connect the Hardware Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one. Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically. 1 Unplug the power Modem If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the routers WAN port to it, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.

*Image may differ from actual product. Internet 1 Connect the powered-off modem to the routers WAN port with an Ethernet cable. 2 4 Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs. Connect the power adapter to the router. 3 2.4GHz On Power On Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds, then release the button. Both the LEDs should turn solid on. 5GHz On Internet On Set Up the Network 2 Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App 1. Download the Tether app. or Scan for Tether Tether 2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you dont have an account, create one first. 3. Tap the button in the Tether app and select Wireless Router > Standard Routers. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet. Choose Your Device Type Wireless Router Gaming Router Range Extender To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, bind your TP-Link ID to the router. Method TWO: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable. The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password are printed on the label at the bottom of the router. Model: Archer AX3000 AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G 2. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Create a password to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide. http://tplinkwifi.net Lets Get Started 3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service. New Password:Confirm Password:Button Explanation WPS/Wi-Fi Button Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on your client to start the WPS process. Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds, then release the button to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. 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. EasyMesh-Compatible You can experience strong, stable, and seamless wireless connections throughout your home with EasyMesh. Setup Video Seamless Roaming Connects mobile devices to your routers or extenders that provide the best coverage. Devices compatible with EasyMesh also share a single Wi-Fi name so you stay connected in every room. One-Click Settings Press the WPS button on the main router and the satellite device within 2 minutes of each other, then the EasyMesh network will set up. Flexible Scalability Flexibly scale your home networking with different vendors,* different topologies, different Protocols and different product categories.

*Failure may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors. A better network connection can be established between all APs from TP-Link. For more information, visit https://www.tp-link.com/easymesh/

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011 /65/EU and (EU) 2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 2023 TP-Link 7106510821 REV3.0.0 Need Help?

Q1. What should I do if I cant access the web Q2. What should I do if I cant access the internet?

management page?

Reboot your router and try again. If the computer is set to a static IP, change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically. Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser. Use another web browser and try again. Disable and enable the network adapter in use. Power off your modem for about 5 minutes, then power it on and check the internet. If your modem has more than one Ethernet port, keep other ports unconnected. Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the modem via an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider. Log in to the web management page, and go to the Network Map page to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If its valid, go to Advanced > Network > Internet, click Advanced Settings, select Use the Following DNS Addresses, set the primary DNS to 8.8.8.8, and set the secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4. If it is not, check the hardware connection or contact your internet service provider. For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router and go to Advanced > Network > Internet

> MAC Clone. Select Clone Current Device MAC and click SAVE. Then reboot both the modem and the router. Q3. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?

If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label at the bottom of the router. Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the routers web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to the Wireless page to retrieve or reset your wireless password. page password?

If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot Password? on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it. Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the back for about 6 seconds until the Power LED blinks. Then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password. For technical support, replacement services, user guides and more, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management Quick Installation Guide Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7202510104 31.7mm Power: 12V 1A Default Access:

http://tplinkwifi.net FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10 IC: 31152-AX10 MADE IN CHINA JOIN PRESET WI-FI 8.8mm Model: Archer AX15 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router Model: Archer AX15(BD) Ver:1.0 S/N:XXXXXXXXXXXXX MAC:XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 69.7*38.2mm, R3.5, C2, 0.2mm 3mm 3mm

3mm 3mm 3mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 logo 8 9 A B C D E

U.S. Agent Designation for Service of Process

(Applicant and U.S. Agent are Separate Parties) TO:

American Certification Body, Inc. 313 Park Avenue Suite 300 Falls Church, VA 22046 ATTENTION: FCC Certification Section 2.911(d)(7) Information Designated U.S. Agent Company Name:VISHTEC LLC Contact Name:Alan Graham Street Address:9888 W Belleview Ave Ste 2142 Denver CO 80123 City/Province/Zip:80123 Telephone No:5714007350 Email:Alan.graham@vish-tec.com FRN #: 0033407131 This letter is to confirm that we (the Designated U.S. Agent) have accepted the responsibility to act as the Designated U.S. Agent for Service of Process for the limited purpose of compliance with section 47 CFR 2.911(d)(7) only and not for any other purpose, on behalf of the Applicant noted below. U.S. Agent Signature:

Date:2023/8/28 Signed by (Printed Name/Title):

The Applicant acknowledges that they must maintain an agent for no less than one year after terminating all marketing and importation OR the conclusion of any Commission-

related proceeding involving the equipment. The applicant further acknowledges their responsibility to inform the FCC whenever the Designated U.S. Agent information above changes. Applicant Company name: TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE. LTD. Grantee Code: 2BCGW FRN #: 0034122556 Contact Name: Sarah Wang Street Address: 7 Temasek Boulevard #29-03 Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 City/Province/Zip: Singapore Telephone No: +65-97538388 Email: certification@tp-link.com Applicant Signature1:

Date: 2023/8/28 Signed by (Printed Name/Title) Sarah Wang 1 - Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead.

Non-SDR (Software Defined Radio) Cover Letter Date: 2024-04-07 Refer to KDB 442812 D01 SDR apps Guide v02r03. The following six questions can be used for determining if a radio can elect to be, or must be an SDR. 1. Can the RF parameters of the device be altered through software?

Yes - go to 2. No, not an SDR 2. Can third parties not permitted by the Commission through specific filings modify, configure, or load different software, or make configuration settings to operate the device or host hardware radio frequency parameters (frequency range, modulation type, maximum output power or other radio parameters) in any other way than granted (or expected to be granted)?

Yes, must be an SDR. No - go to 3. 3. Is the device capable of operating in any other way than granted, or will be, granted?

Yes, - go to 4. No - go to 5. 4. Is this a Part 15 client Device as defined in Section 15.202 (as opposed to a master device)?

Yes, qualifies as a part 15 client devices - go to 5. No, must be an SDR. 5. Does the manufacturer elect SDR?

Yes, elects to be an SDR. No, Not an SDR Final conclusion:

According to the above questions reply, we can confirm this AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router (FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10) must be a Non-

SDR. Name: Sarah Wang Position: Regulatory Compliance Manager TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD.

TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE. LTD. Authority to Act as Agent Date: April 11, 2024 American Certification Body, Inc. 313 Park Avenue Suite 300 Falls Church, VA 22046 To Whom It May Concern:

BTL Inc./Rose Liu is authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to American Certification Body, Inc. (ACB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. We also declare that the information provided to the FCC is true and correct to the best of our knowledge (47 CFR 2.911(d)) and we have been informed of the grantee responsibilities (47 CFR 2.909) with regard to certified equipment. Thank you, Agency Agreement Expiration Date: 2025-04-07 By:

(Signature1) Sarah Wang

(Print name) Title:

Regulatory Compliance Manager On behalf of: TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD.

(Company Name) Telephone:

+86 755 21534921 1 - Must be signed by applicant contact given for applicant on the FCC site, or by the authorized agent if an appropriate authorized agent letter has been provided. Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead. 030122-15

TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Request for Confidentiality Date: April 11, 2024 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: 2BCGWAX10 Pursuant to FCC 47 CFR 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 12.4, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Permanent Permanent *1 Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent *3 Exhibit Block Diagrams External Photos Internal Photos Operation Description/Theory of Operation Parts List & Placement/BOM Tune-Up Procedure Schematics Test Setup Photos Users Manual TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of ___(specify number of days not to exceed 180)2___ days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ACB in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public before the requested period has expired. ACB will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. NOTE for Industry Canada Applications:

IC currently only distinguishes Permanent Confidentiality exhibits as shown above. Short Term confidentiality is not considered applicable to IC applications. Sincerely, By:

Regulatory Compliance Manager

(Signature/Title3) Sarah Wang

(Print name) 1 - The asterisked items (*) require further information to be provided to ACB before permanent confidentiality will be extended to these exhibits. Please refer to FCC KDB 726920 and the specific Document link for D01 found at:

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=41731 and review section II, 3) regarding specific information that must accompany these requests. 2 - Please refer to https://acbcert.com/documents/misc-docs/Memo-Short-Term-Vs-Standard-Confidentiality.pdf for complete details. 3 - Must be signed by applicant contact given for applicant on the FCC site, or by the authorized agent if an appropriate authorized agent letter has been provided. Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead. 030122-15

TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia MD 21046 American Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 Subject: Requesting Class II permissive change for FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10 To Whom It May Concern:

The purpose of this letter is to request a Class II Permissive change for FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10, original granted on 28/03/2024. There is no other hardware or electrical modification made to the applying transmitter itself except below:

1.Changed the model name.(From Archer AX10 to Archer AX15) 2. Changed the CPU(pin to pin are the same).(From RTL8198D-VH2 to RTL8198D-VG2) 3. Removed the series model. 4. Updated the hardware version. 5. Added an adapter(Model: T120100-2D1, only differ in plug.) 6. The antenna manufacturer information has been updated from BIG FIELD GLOBAL PTE. LTD. to TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE. LTD. Please contact me if you have any questions or need further information regarding this application. Best Regards, Name: Sarah Wang Funtion: Regulatory Compliance Manager Date: 2024-04-07 Signed :

Declaration of Conformity We Name: TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Address: 7 Temasek Boulevard #29-03 Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 Declare that:

Product:

FCC ID:

Model:

Brand:

AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router 2BCGWAX10 Archer AX15 tp-link Product which bears the above FCC ID is also compliant with the FCC requirements for sDOC. And the sDOC procedure shall be carried out prior to marketing the device in the US. Sincerely, Name: Sarah Wang Position: Regulatory Compliance Manager Date: 2024-04-07

TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. To: Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 USA Date: 2024/4/07 Attestation Section 2.911(d)(5)(i) and Section 2.911(d)(5)(ii)

(KDB 986446 D01 Covered Equipment) Section 2.911(d)(5)(i) TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. (the applicant) certifies that the equipment for which authorization is sought is not covered equipment prohibited from receiving an equipment authorization pursuant to section 2.903 of the FCC rules. Section 2.911(d)(5)(ii) TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. (the applicant) certifies that, as of the date of the filing of the application, the applicant is not identified on the Covered List (as a specifically named entity or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates) as an entity producing covered equipment. Type of Equipment subject to FCC Certification: DTS NII FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me Contact Person:

Position in the Company: Regulatory Compliance Manager Date of Signature:

Sarah Wang 2024/04/07 ___________________________ Signatory

(signature of the applicant)

TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Wi-Fi Channel 12 and 13 Declaration Letter Date: 2024-04-07 We, the undersigned company Company Name: TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Address: 7 Temasek Boulevard #29-03 Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 Declare that:

Product description: AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router Type designation: Archer AX15 Brand: tp-link FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10 Only channels 1~11 will be used in USA. Country code selection is disabled. If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please do not hesitate to contact us, thank you~

Sincerely, Signature: ________________________ Name: Sarah Wang Tel: +86 755 21534921 Email: certification@tp-link.com

TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Authority to Act as Agent Date: March 8, 2024 American Certification Body, Inc. 313 Park Avenue Suite 300 Falls Church, VA 22046 To Whom It May Concern:

BTL Inc./Rose Liu is authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to American Certification Body, Inc. (ACB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. We also declare that the information provided to the FCC is true and correct to the best of our knowledge (47 CFR 2.911(d)) and we have been informed of the grantee responsibilities (47 CFR 2.909) with regard to certified equipment. Thank you, Agency Agreement Expiration Date: 2025-03-08 By:

(Signature1) Sarah Wang

(Print name) Title:

Regulatory Compliance Manager On behalf of: TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD.

(Company Name) Telephone:

+86 755 21534921 1 - Must be signed by applicant contact given for applicant on the FCC site, or by the authorized agent if an appropriate authorized agent letter has been provided. Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead. 030122-15

Declaration of Conformity We Name: TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Address: 7 Temasek Boulevard #29-03 Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 Declare that:

Product:

FCC ID:

Model:

Brand:

AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router 2BCGWAX10 Archer AX10, Archer AX1500 tp-link Product which bears the above FCC ID is also compliant with the FCC requirements for sDOC. And the sDOC procedure shall be carried out prior to marketing the device in the US. Sincerely, Name: Sarah Wang Position: Regulatory Compliance Manager Date: 2024-03-08

TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. CERTIFICATIONS CONCERNING COVERED EQUIPMENT Date:2023-09-12 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21046 FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10 To Whom It May Concern:

As required by section 2.911(d)(5)(i), [TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD.] (the applicant) certifies that the equipment for which authorization is sought is not covered equipment prohibited from receiving an equipment authorization pursuant to section 2.903 of the FCC rules. As required by section 2.911(d)(5)(ii), [TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD.] (the applicant) certifies that, as of the date of the filing of the application, the applicant [is not] identified on the Covered List as an entity producing covered equipment. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely yours, Signature Printed Name: Sarah Wang Company: TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Manager Email: certification@tp-link.com Telephone: 00852-37585503

TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Wi-Fi Channel 12 and 13 Declaration Letter Date: 2024-03-08 We, the undersigned company Company Name: TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Address: 7 Temasek Boulevard #29-03 Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 Declare that:

Product description: AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router Type designation: Archer AX10, Archer AX1500 Brand: tp-link FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10 Only channels 1~11 will be used in USA. Country code selection is disabled. If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please do not hesitate to contact us, thank you~

Sincerely, Signature: ________________________ Name: Sarah Wang Tel: +86 755 21534921 Email: certification@tp-link.com

Model Declaration Letter We, the undersigning company Company Name: TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Address: 7 Temasek Boulevard #29-03 Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987 Hereby confirm that the following products:

Product description: AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router Type designation: Archer AX10, Archer AX1500 Trademark: tp-link That All versions of the Model Archer AX10 and Archer AX1500 are electrically equal except the following difference:

1. Only differ in model name. Date: 2024-03-13 Name: sarah wang Telephone: +86 755 21534921 E-mail: cert@tp-link.com Signature:

TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. Request for Confidentiality Date: March 8, 2024 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: 2BCGWAX10 Pursuant to FCC 47 CFR 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 12.4, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Permanent Permanent *1 Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent *3 Exhibit Block Diagrams External Photos Internal Photos Operation Description/Theory of Operation Parts List & Placement/BOM Tune-Up Procedure Schematics Test Setup Photos Users Manual TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD. has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of ___(specify number of days not to exceed 180)2___ days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ACB in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public before the requested period has expired. ACB will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. NOTE for Industry Canada Applications:

IC currently only distinguishes Permanent Confidentiality exhibits as shown above. Short Term confidentiality is not considered applicable to IC applications. Sincerely, By:

Regulatory Compliance Manager

(Signature/Title3) Sarah Wang

(Print name) 1 - The asterisked items (*) require further information to be provided to ACB before permanent confidentiality will be extended to these exhibits. Please refer to FCC KDB 726920 and the specific Document link for D01 found at:

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=41731 and review section II, 3) regarding specific information that must accompany these requests. 2 - Please refer to https://acbcert.com/documents/misc-docs/Memo-Short-Term-Vs-Standard-Confidentiality.pdf for complete details. 3 - Must be signed by applicant contact given for applicant on the FCC site, or by the authorized agent if an appropriate authorized agent letter has been provided. Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead. 030122-15

Non-SDR (Software Defined Radio) Cover Letter Date: 2024-03-08 Refer to KDB 442812 D01 SDR apps Guide v02r03. The following six questions can be used for determining if a radio can elect to be, or must be an SDR. 1. Can the RF parameters of the device be altered through software?

Yes - go to 2. No, not an SDR 2. Can third parties not permitted by the Commission through specific filings modify, configure, or load different software, or make configuration settings to operate the device or host hardware radio frequency parameters (frequency range, modulation type, maximum output power or other radio parameters) in any other way than granted (or expected to be granted)?

Yes, must be an SDR. No - go to 3. 3. Is the device capable of operating in any other way than granted, or will be, granted?

Yes, - go to 4. No - go to 5. 4. Is this a Part 15 client Device as defined in Section 15.202 (as opposed to a master device)?

Yes, qualifies as a part 15 client devices - go to 5. No, must be an SDR. 5. Does the manufacturer elect SDR?

Yes, elects to be an SDR. No, Not an SDR Final conclusion:

According to the above questions reply, we can confirm this AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router (FCC ID: 2BCGWAX10) must be a Non-

SDR. Name: Sarah Wang Position: Regulatory Compliance Manager TP-LINK CORPORATION PTE.LTD.