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User Guide AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router Archer C54 REV1.0.0 1910012708 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. The Back Panel. 5 1. 2. 3. The Bottom . 6 Chapter 2. Connect to the Internet . 7 2. 1. Position Your Router . 8 2. 2. Connect to the Internet . 9 2. 2. 1. Wireless Router Mode . 9 2. 2. 2. Range Extender Mode. 11 2. 2. 3. Access Point Mode. 12 Chapter 3. Log In to the Router . 14 Chapter 4. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode . 16 4. 1. Operation Mode . 17 4. 2. Network . 17 4. 2. 1. Status. 17 4. 2. 2. Internet . 19 4. 2. 3. MAC Clone . 25 4. 2. 4. LAN . 26 4. 2. 5. IPTV. 26 4. 2. 6. DHCP Server . 27 4. 2. 7. Dynamic DNS . 29 4. 2. 8. Static Routing . 30 4. 3. Wireless . 31 4. 3. 1. Wireless Settings . 31 4. 3. 2. Guest Network . 33 4. 3. 3. Wireless Schedule . 34 4. 3. 4. WPS. 35 4. 3. 5. Additional Wireless Settings. 37 4. 4. NAT Forwarding. 38 4. 4. 1. Port Forwarding . 38 4. 4. 2. Port Triggering . 40 4. 4. 3. UPnP. 41 4. 4. 4. DMZ. 41 4. 5. Parental Controls . 42 4. 6. QoS . 45 4. 7. Security . 46 4. 7. 1. Firewall. 46 4. 7. 2. Access Control. 46 4. 7. 3. IP & MAC Binding . 49 4. 8. ALG (Application Layer Gateway) . 50 IPv6 . 50 4. 9. 4. 9. 1. IPv6 Status. 50 4. 10. System . 53 4. 10. 1. Firmware Upgrade . 53 4. 10. 2. Backup & Restore . 55 4. 10. 3. Change Password. 56 4. 10. 4. Local Management . 56 4. 10. 5. Remote Management . 57 4. 10. 6. System Log. 59 4. 10. 7. Diagnostic . 59 4. 10. 8. Time Settings . 61 4. 10. 9. Reboot . 62 4. 10. 10. LED Control . 63 Chapter 5. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode . 65 5. 1. Operation Mode . 66 5. 2. Firmware Upgrade . 66 5. 3. Backup & Restore . 67 5. 4. Administration . 68 5. 4. 1. Change Password . 68 5. 4. 2. Local Management . 68 5. 5. System Log. 69 5. 6. Diagnostic. 70 5. 7. Time Settings. 71 5. 8. Reboot . 73 5. 9. LED Control . 73 Chapter 6. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode . 75 6. 1. Operation Mode . 76 6. 2. Firmware Upgrade . 76 6. 3. Backup & Restore . 77 6. 4. Administration . 78 6. 4. 1. Change Password . 78 6. 4. 2. Local Management . 78 6. 5. System Log. 79 6. 6. Time Settings. 80 6. 7. Reboot . 81 6. 8. LED Control . 82 FAQ . 84 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. In this guide the following conventions are used:
Conventions Convention Underlined 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 Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device. Symbols on the web Click to delete the corresponding entry. Click to edit 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.
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page device. 1 The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at More Info https://www.tp-link.com/support. package of the router. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at 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. 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 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 1. 1. Product Overview Enjoy internet with the dual-band Wi-Fi and 4 fast LAN ports. Equipped with 4 omni-
directional antennas, Archer C54 generates a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi across your house and a fast 5 GHz Wi-Fi, letting the whole family enjoy reliable Wi-Fi on every device. 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. LED Explanation:
LED Status Indication
(Power) Blinking quickly:
Blinking WPS connection is in progress. The system is starting up or firmware upgrade is in progress. On Power is on. Blinking slowly:
Off Power is off. 4 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router LED Status Indication 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.
(2.4GHz Wireless)
(5GHz Wireless)
(LAN) At least one powered-on device is connected to the routers LAN port. No powered-on device is connected to the routers LAN port. Router Mode: Internet is available. Green On Access Point Mode: The WAN port is connected. Range Extender Mode: The router is connected to the host network.
(Internet) Orange On The WAN port is connected, but internet is not available. Router Mode: The WAN port is not connected. Access Point Mode: The WAN port is not connected. Range Extender Mode: The router is not connected to the host network. On Off On Off On Off Off 1. 2. 2. The Back Panel The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel. Button and Port Explanation Item Description Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. WAN Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack. LAN Ports (1/2/3/4) For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router. WPS/RESET 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 until all LEDs turn off to reset the router to its factory default settings. Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance. 5 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 1. 2. 3. The Bottom You can find the product label at the bottom of the router, then use default information on it to connect to the router. 1. Use the default network names (SSIDs) and password to join the networks. Or scan the QR code to join the preset Note:
2.4 GHz network directly. 2. Internet is not available until network setup completed. 6 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet This chapter contains the following sections:
Position Your Router Connect to the Internet Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2. 1. Position Your Router With the router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage vary depending on the actual environment of your router. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures or thick walls. For your security and best Wi-Fi performance, please:
Do NOT locate the router in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way to avoid a heat. electromagnetic sensitive. well as to a power source. tripping hazard. 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. 80 D
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The diameter of the screw, 4.87mm<D<10.37mm, and the distance of two screws is 80mm. The screw that project from the wall need around 4mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product. 8 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2. 2. Connect to the Internet The Router provides three working modes: Wireless Router, Range Extender and Access Point. You can choose the mode to better suit your network needs and follow the guide to complete the configuration. 2. 2. 1. Wireless Router Mode 1. Follow the steps below to connect your router. If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the routers WAN port, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection. Important Unplug your modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one. Connect to the internet Connect to the power socket Power adapter Router Modem
routers WAN port via an Ethernet cable. Power on the modem and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. Connect the power adapter to the router. Verify that the LED turns solid on before continuing. 1 ) Power off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one. 2 ) Connect the powered-off modem to the routers WAN port with an Ethernet cable. 3 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 4 ) Connect the power adapter to the router. 5 ) Verify that the internet LED turns solid before continuing with the configuration. 2. Connect your computer to the router. Method 1: Wired Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect your computer to the routers LAN port. 9 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet Method 2: Wireless 1 ) Connect your device to the routers Wi-Fi using 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. Note: If you are using a smart device, you can also scan the QR code to join the preset 2.4 GHz network directly. Computer Smart Device Connections are available
< Settings Wi-Fi Wireless Network Connection Wi-Fi TP-Link_XXXX Connect automatically Connect OR CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_XXXX Other... Method 3: Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, 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 as an example. 2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router. Close to WLAN On TP-Link HomeNetwork
TP-Link_123 TP-Link_ABC MyHome Test 3. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Create a password to log in. 10 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet Note:
If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to menu Tools
> Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, untick the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK. 4. Follow the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection. 5. Enjoy! For wireless devices, you may have to reconnect to the wireless network if you have customized the SSID (wireless name) and password during the configuration. 2. 2. 2. Range Extender Mode This mode boosts your home wireless coverage. 1. Connect the power adapter to the router. 2. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (wireless name) and password printed on the bottom label of the router. 3. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Create a password to log in. 11 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 4. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Range Extender Mode. Wait for the router to reboot. 5. Follow the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection. 6. Relocate: Place the router between your host router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network. Host Network Extended Network Host Router Router Devices 7. Enjoy! You can customize the SSID and password of the extended network. 2. 2. 3. Access Point Mode This mode transforms your existing wired network to a wireless network. Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3 Ethernet4 Ethernet2 Wired Router Router Devices 1. Connect the power adapter to the router. 12 Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet 2. Connect the router to your wired host routers Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable 3. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and password printed on the bottom label of the router. 4. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Create a password as shown above. to log in. Note:
and click OK. If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to menu Tools
> Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, untick the Using Proxy checkbox, 5. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Access Point Mode. Wait for the router to reboot. 6. Follow the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection. 7. Enjoy! Connect to the wireless network by using the SSID (network name) and password of the router. 13 Chapter 3 Log In to the Router This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the router. Chapter 3 Log In to the Router With the web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-
based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the 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 log in with the password you set for the router. Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section. 15 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a wireless router. It contains the following sections:
Chapter 4 Operation Mode Network Wireless NAT Forwarding Parental Controls QoS Security IPv6 System Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 1. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode. 3. Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE. 4. 2. Network 4. 2. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status. You can view the current status information of the router. 17 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Internet - This field displays the current settings of the internet, and you can configure them on the Advanced > Network > Internet page. Status - Indicates whether the router has been connected to the internet. Internet Connection Type - Indicates the way in which your router is connected to the internet. IP Address - The WAN IP address of the router. Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the WAN IP address. Default Gateway - The Gateway currently used is shown here. When you use Dynamic IP as the internet connection type, click Renew or Release here to obtain new IP parameters dynamically from the ISP or release them. Primary & Secondary DNS - The IP addresses of DNS (Domain Name System) server. 18 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode LAN - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Advanced > Network > LAN page. MAC Address - The physical address of the router. IP Address - The LAN IP address of the router. Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address. DHCP Server - This field displays the current settings of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server, and you can configure them on the Network > DHCP Server page. DHCP Server - Indicates whether the DHCP server is enabled of disabled. It is enabled by default and the router acts as a DHCP server. IP Address Pool - The IP address range for the DHCP server to assign IP addresses. Dynamic DNS - This field displays the current settings of the Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System), and you can configure them on the Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS page. Service Provider - The Dynamic DNS service provider you have signed up for. Host Name - The Domain Name you have entered in the Dynamic DNS page. Status - The status of the Dynamic DNS service conenction. 4. 2. 2. Internet 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet. 3. Set up the internet connection and click SAVE. Dynamic IP If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please select Dynamic IP, and the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click Release to release the IP parameters. 19 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. Host Name -This option specifies the name of the router. Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs DHCP servers do support the broadcast applications. If you cannot get the IP address normally, you can choose this option (it is rarely required). Static IP If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS setting, please select Static IP. 20 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Primary/Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-
decimal notation provided by your ISP. MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. PPPoE If your ISP provides PPPoE connection, select PPPoE. 21 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode User Name/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Secondary Connection - Its available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP or Static IP to activate the secondary connection. MTU Size - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. Service Name - The service name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. Access Concentrator Name - The access concentrator name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. Detect Online Interval - The router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval. The default value is 10. You can input the value between 0 and 120. The value 0 means no detect. IP Address - The default setting is to get an IP address dynamically from your ISP. If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the router, please select Use the Following IP Address and enter the IP address provided by your ISP in dotted-
decimal notation. DNS Address - The default setting is to get an IP address dynamically from your ISP.If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router, please select Use the Following DNS Addresses and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISPs primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it as well. Connection Mode - Select an appropriate connection mode that determines how to connect to the internet. gets disconnected. Auto - In this mode, the internet connection reconnects automatically any it On Demand - In this mode, the internet connection will be terminared automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-
established when you attempt to access the internet again. Time-based - In this mode, the internet connection is only established in a specific timeframe. If this option is selected, enter the start time and end time. Both are in HH:MM format. Manual - In this mode, the internet connection is controlled manually by clicking the Connect/Disconnect button. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as On Demand mode. Enter a maximum time (in minutes), the internet connection can be inactive before it is terminated into the Max Idle Time. The 22 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode default value is 15 minutes. If you want the internet connection remains active all the time, enter 0 (zero). Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background. Note:
L2TP If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP. Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN servers IP address or domain name MTU Size - The default MTU size is 1460 bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP. fields are case-sensitive. provided by your ISP. Connection Mode gets disconnected. Auto - In this mode, the internet connection reconnects automatically any it 23 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode On Demand - In this mode, the internet connection will be terminared automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-
established when you attempt to access the internet again. Manual - In this mode, the internet connection is controlled manually by clicking the Connect/Disconnect button. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as On Demand mode. Enter a maximum time (in minutes), the internet connection can be inactive before it is terminated into the Max Idle Time. The default value is 15 minutes. If you want the internet connection remains active all the time, enter 0 (zero). Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background. Note:
PPTP If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP. Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. 24 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN servers IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. MTU Size - The default MTU size is 1420 bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP. Connection Mode gets disconnected. Auto - In this mode, the internet connection reconnects automatically any it On Demand - In this mode, the internet connection will be terminared automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-
established when you attempt to access the internet again. Manual - In this mode, the internet connection is controlled manually by clicking the Connect/Disconnect button. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as On Demand mode. Enter a maximum time (in minutes), the internet connection can be inactive before it is terminated into the Max Idle Time. The default value is 15 minutes. If you want the internet connection remains active all the time, enter 0 (zero). Note:
Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background. 4. 2. 3. MAC Clone 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet and locate the MAC Clone section. 3. Configure the WAN 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. Use Current MAC Address - 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. 25 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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. You can only use the MAC Address Clone function for PCs on the LAN. If you have changed the WAN MAC address when the WAN connection is PPPoE, it will not take effect until the Note:
connection is re-established. 4. 2. 4. LAN 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN. 3. Configure the IP parameters of the LAN and click SAVE. MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed. IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your router (the default one is 192.168.0.1). Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. Note:
If you have changed the IP address, you must use the new IP address to log in. If the new IP address you set is not in the same subnet as the old one, the IP address pool in the DHCP Server will be configured automatically, but the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured. 4. 2. 5. IPTV 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > IPTV/VLAN. 3. Configure the WAN MAC address and click Save. 26 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode IPTV/VLAN - Select to enable the IPTV feature. Mode - Select the appropriate mode according to your ISP. LAN 1/2/3/4 - Assign your LAN port to whether function as the internet supplier or as the IPTV supplier. 4. 2. 6. DHCP Server 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 DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. To specify the IP address that the router assigns:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server and locate the DHCP Server section. 1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 27 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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. Note:
To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically. To reserve an IP address for a specified client device:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server and locate the Address Reservation section. 3. Click Add in the Address Reservation section. 4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the you device you want to reserve an IP for. Then the MAC and IP Address will be automatically filled in. You can also enter the MAC and IP address of the client device. To check the DHCP client list:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server and locate the DHCP Client List section. You can see the device information of the list. 3. Click Refresh to see the current attached devices. 28 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 2. 7. Dynamic DNS The router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address. Thus your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.comexe.cn, www.dyndns.org, or www.noip.com. The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS. 3. Select the DDNS Service Provider: NO-IP or DynDNS. If you dont have a DDNS account, you have to register first by clicking Register Now. 29 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 5. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 6. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 7. If your service provider is NO-IP, select WAN IP binding to ensure that the domain name is bound to the WAN IP of this router. 8. Click LOGIN AND SAVE. 4. 2. 8. Static Routing 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. 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 192.168.0.100 PC 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 the password you set for Router A. 3. Go to Advanced > Network > Routing and locate the Static Routing section. 4. Click Add and finish the settings according to the following explanations:
30 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. 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 should be selected. Description: Enter a description for this static routing entry. 6. Check the Routing Table below. If you can find the entry youve set, the static routing 5. Click SAVE. is set successfully. 4. 3. Wireless 4. 3. 1. Wireless Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 3. Configure the wireless settings for the wireless network and click SAVE. 31 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2.4GHz/5GHz - Select this checkbox to enable the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network. Network Name (SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Hide SSID - Select this checkbox if you want to hide the 2.4GHz network name (SSID) from the Wi-Fi network list. In this case, you need to manually join the network. Security - Select an option from the Security drop-down list. None - No security. It is highly recommend you enable the wireless security to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal - Its the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared passphrase. Its also the recommended security type. WPA /WPA2-Enterprise - Its based on Radius Server. WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. Version - Keep default version value. Encryption - Select Auto, TKIP or AES. We recommend you keep the default settings. Transmit Power - Select High, Middle or Low to specify the data transmit power. The default and recommended setting is High. Channel Width - Select a channel width (bandwidth) for the wireless network. Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. It is recommended to leave the channel to Auto, It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Mode - You can choose the appropriate Mixed mode. 32 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 3. 2. Guest Network Guest Network allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your host 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 settings to ensure network security and privacy. Create a Guest Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network. 3. Enable the Guset Network function. 4. Create a network name for your guest network. 5. Select the Security type and create the Password of the guest network. 6. Click SAVE. Now you guests can access your guest network using the SSID and password you set!
Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for 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. 33 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Allow guests to access my 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!
4. 3. 3. Wireless Schedule The wireless function can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless function. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule. 3. Enable the Wireless Schedule function. 4. Click Add to specify a wireless off period during which you need the wireless off automatically, and click SAVE. Note:
the time. The effective wireless schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time to modify The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set. 34 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 3. 4. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to your routers network quickly via WPS. Note:
function is enabled before configuration. The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Follow one of the following three methods to connect your client device to the 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS. routers Wi-Fi network. Method 1: Using a PIN Connects vis the Clients PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and select Clients PIN. 2. Enter the PIN of your device and click CONNECT. Then your device will get connected to the router. 35 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Connects vis the Routers PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and select Routers PIN. 2. Enter the PIN on your personal device. 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 your router. Method 2: Using the devices WPS button Click Start on the screen. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your device. A Device-(XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX) Connected message should appear on the screen and the LED should change from blinking to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection. Note:
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX is the MAC address of your device. Method 3: Using the routers WPS button Press the routers WPS button, then enable WPS on your personal device within 2 minutes. 36 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 3. 5. Additional Wireless Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings. 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note:
If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, its strongly recommended to keep the provided default values;
otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance. Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended to enable this function. Enable Short GI - It is recommended to enable this function, for it will increase the data capacity by reducing the guard interval time. AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100. RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is 2346. DTIM Interval - This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval. 37 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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. 4. 4. NAT Forwarding The routers NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes the devices on the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate on the internet, which protects the local network by hiding IP addresses of the devices. However, it also brings about the problem that external hosts cannot initiatively communicate with the specified devices in the local network. With the forwarding feature, the router can traverse the isolation of NAT so that clients on the internet can reach devices on the LAN and realize some specific functions. The TP-Link router includes 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. 4. 4. 1. Port Forwarding When you build up a server in 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 to set up public services in your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different service uses different service port. Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP service and port 110 in POP3 service. Please verify the service port number before the configuration. 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 in my home PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends on the internet can visit my website in some way. My PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Personal Website Router LAN WAN: 218.18.232.154 Home 38 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding. 4. Click Add. 5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. 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. Note:
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 virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the External Port should not be overlapped. Done!
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Users on the internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website. If you have changed the default External Port, you should use http:// WAN IP: External Port to visit the website. 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 Dynamic DNS. Then users on the internet can use http:// domain name to visit the website. 39 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 4. 2. Port Triggering Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the external ports will be opened for 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, Quick Time 4 players and more. Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering. 3. Click Add. 4. 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. 5. Click SAVE. Note:
You can add multiple port triggering rules as needed. The triggering ports can not be overlapped. If the application you need is not listed in the Common Services list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them in External Ports field. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port sections). Every group of ports must be set apart with ,. For example, 2000-2038, 2050-
2051, 2085, 3010-3030. 40 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 4. 3. UPnP The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows the 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 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 is connected to the internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit. Therefore, you can play Xbox online games without a hitch. LAN WAN Xbox Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your needs. 4. 4. 4. DMZ When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally exposed to the internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication 41 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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: DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it 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 opened. 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 the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select Enable. 4. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your PC. The DMZ Host IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PCs IP address manually in the DMZ Host IP Address field. 5. Click SAVE. Done!
players. Youve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other 4. 5. Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family. You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online and restrict internet access to certain times of the day. 42 Chapter 4 I want to:
Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advancec > Parental Controls. 3. Click Add to create a profile for a family member. 4. Add basic profile information. 1 ) Enter a Name for the profile to make it easier to identify. 2 ) Under Devices, click
. 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. Block content for this profile. 43 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Enter the key word of the website that you want to block. Click if want to block multiple websites. 2 ) Click NEXT. 6. Set time restrictions on internet access. 44 3 ) Click SAVE. modify the time. Done!
4. 6. QoS I want to:
How can I do that Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday then set the allowed online time to 2 hours each day. 2 ) Enable Bed Time on School Nights and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period. Note: The effective time limits are based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time to The amount of time your child spends online is controlled and inappropriate content is blocked on their devices. QoS (Quality of Service) is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network when come across network overload or congestion. Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth and so continue to run smoothly even when there are many devices connected to the network. Ensure a fast connection of my computer while I play online games for the next 2 hours. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > QoS. 3. Tick the Enable checkbox of QoS. 4. Enter the maximum upload and download bandwidths provided by your internet service provider, and then click SAVE. 1Mbps equals to 1,000Kbps. 5. Find your computer in the Device Priority section and toggle on Priority. Select 2 hours from the drop-down list of Timing. Your computer will be prioritized for the next 2 hours. 45 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode You can now enjoy playing games without lag on your computer for the next 2 hours. Done!
4. 7. Security 4. 7. 1. Firewall This function allows you to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these network security functions. 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 the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Firewall, and configure the parameters as you need. Its recommended to keep the default settings. 4. 7. 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:
46 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > Access Control:
3. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list. To block specific device(s):
1 ) Select Blacklist and click SAVE. 2 ) Click Add and select devices you want to block. You can see the devices have been added to the blacklist. To allow specific device(s):
1 ) Select Whitelist and click SAVE. 47 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2 ) Add devices to the whitelist. Add connected devices Click Select From Device List and select the devices you want to be allowed. Add unconnected devices Click Add Manually and enter the Device Name and MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed. 48 Chapter 4 Done!
Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist. 4. 7. 3. IP & MAC Binding 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. I want to:
Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding. 3. Enable IP & MAC Binding and click SAVE. 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 Add in the Binding List section. 49 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 ADD. 4. 8. ALG (Application Layer Gateway) View your ALG (Application Layer Gateway) settings in this page. It is recommended to keep them as default. This function allows you to enable IPv6 function and set up the parameters of the routers Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). 4. 9. IPv6 4. 9. 1. IPv6 Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > IPv6, and you can view the current IPv6 status information of the router. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the mode: Router or Pass-Through (Bridge). 50 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode If you select Router:
Fill in WAN and LAN information as required by different connection types. 1. Normal: The default connection type. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP. 3 ) Click SAVE. 51 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. PPPoE: Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6, and provides a username and password. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP. 52 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Tunnel 6to4: Select this type if your ISP uses 6 to 4 deployment fort assigning address. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. If you select Pass-Through (Bridge):
Click SAVE. No configuration is required. 4. 10. System 4. 10. 1. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website 53 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode www.tp-link.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > System > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click UPGRADE. 54 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 2. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Backup & Restore. To backup configuration settings:
Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A .bin file of the current settings will be stored in your computer. To restore configuration settings:
1. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click RESTORE. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. To reset the router to factory default settings:
1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring 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. 55 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 3. Change Password 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. 4. 10. 4. Local Management 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 Local Management section. Allow all LAN connected devices to 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. 56 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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. 4. 10. 5. Remote Management 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 Remote Management section. Note:
If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routable. 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:
57 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode and 65535. 4. Click SAVE. Tips:
a domain name. 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTP port as default setting (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 3. Select All Devices for Remote Managers. 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. 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 Dynamic DNS if you want to log in to the router through Allow a specific device to manage the router remotely:
1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTP port as default setting (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 58 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 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 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 Dynamic DNS if you want to log in to the router the router. 5. Click SAVE. through a domain name. 4. 10. 6. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. 3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 4. 10. 7. Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 59 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to Advanced > System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information:
1 ) Choose Ping or Tracert 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. Tracert 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. 4 ) If you have chosen Tracert, you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL. Its recommended to keep the default value. 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. The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Tracert. 60 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 4. 10. 8. Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Time. To set System Time:
1. Select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing 3. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2. Device, Manually. 2. Select your local Time Zone. 4. Click SAVE. To set up Daylight Saving Time:
1. Select Enable Daylight Saving. 61 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start fields. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End fields. This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully; otherwise, time-based functions will not take effect. 4. Click SAVE. Note:
4. 10. 9. Reboot Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, and the system will reboot automatically. You can also reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Reboot, and you can restart your router. To reboot the router manually:
Click REBOOT, and wait a few minutes for the router to reboot. To set the router to reboot regularly:
1. Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule. 2. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots. 62 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 3. Click SAVE. 4. 10. 10. LED Control 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 the password you set for 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. Note: The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time &
Language to modify the time. 5. Click SAVE. 63 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode 64 Configure the Router in Access Point Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as an access point. It contains the following sections:
Chapter 5 Operation Mode Firmware Upgrade Backup & Restore Administration System Log Diagnostic Time Settings Reboot LED Control Chapter 5
5. 1. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Operation Mode. 3. Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE. 5. 2. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to System > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click UPGRADE. 66 Chapter 5
5. 3. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Backup & Restore. To backup configuration settings:
Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A .bin file of the current settings will be stored in your computer. To restore configuration settings:
1. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click RESTORE. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. To reset the router to factory default settings:
67 Chapter 5
1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring 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. 5. 4. Administration 5. 4. 1. Change Password 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to 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. 5. 4. 2. Local Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Administration, and focus on the Local Management section. Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router:
Select All Devices for Local Managers. 68 Chapter 5
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. 5. 5. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. 69 Chapter 5
3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 5. 6. Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Diagnostics. 3. Enter the information:
1 ) Choose Ping or Tracert 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. 70 Chapter 5
Tracert 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. 4 ) If you have chosen Tracert, you can modify the Traceroute Max TTL. Its recommended to keep the default value. 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. The figure below indicates the proper connection between the router and the Yahoo server (www.Yahoo.com) tested through Tracert. 5. 7. Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Time. 71 Chapter 5
To set System Time:
1. Select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing 3. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2. Device, Manually. 2. Select your local Time Zone. 4. Click SAVE. To set up Daylight Saving Time:
1. Select Enable Daylight Saving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start fields. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End fields. 4. Click SAVE. Note:
This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully; otherwise, time-based functions will not take effect. 72 Chapter 5
5. 8. Reboot Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, and the system will reboot automatically. You can also reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Reboot, and you can restart your router. To reboot the router manually:
Click REBOOT, and wait a few minutes for the router to reboot. To set the router to reboot regularly:
1. Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule. reboots. 3. Click SAVE. 2. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it 5. 9. LED Control 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 the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > LED Control. 3. Enable Night Mode. 73 Chapter 5
4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day. Note: The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time &
Language to modify the time. 5. Click SAVE. 74 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a range extender. It contains the following sections:
Chapter 6 Operation Mode Firmware Upgrade Backup & Restore Administration System Log Time Settings Reboot LED Control Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 6. 1. Operation Mode 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Operation Mode. 3. Select the working mode as needed and click SAVE. 6. 2. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to System > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click UPGRADE. 76 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 6. 3. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Backup & Restore. To backup configuration settings:
Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A .bin file of the current settings will be stored in your computer. To restore configuration settings:
1. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click RESTORE. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. To reset the router to factory default settings:
77 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring 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. 6. 4. Administration 6. 4. 1. Change Password 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to 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. 6. 4. 2. Local Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Administration, and focus on the Local Management section. Allow all LAN connected devices to manage the router:
Select All Devices for Local Managers. 78 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 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. 6. 5. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. 79 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 6. 6. Time Settings This page allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Time. To set System Time:
80 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 1. Select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing 3. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2. Device, Manually. 2. Select your local Time Zone. 4. Click SAVE. To set up Daylight Saving Time:
1. Select Enable Daylight Saving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start fields. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the End fields. This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully; otherwise, time-based functions will not take effect. 4. Click SAVE. Note:
6. 7. Reboot Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, and the system will reboot automatically. You can also reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Reboot, and you can restart your router. 81 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode To reboot the router manually:
Click REBOOT, and wait a few minutes for the router to reboot. To set the router to reboot regularly:
1. Tick the Enable box of Reboot Schedule. reboots. 3. Click SAVE. 2. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it 6. 8. LED Control 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 the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > LED Control. 3. Enable Night Mode. 82 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode 4. Specify the LED off time, and the LED will be off during this period every day. Note: The effective LED off time is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time &
Language to modify the time. 5. Click SAVE. 83 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, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings or to retrieve or reset your wireless password. page?
password for future use. page?
Q2. What should I do if I forget my login password of the web management 1. Reset the router to its factory default settings. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a password for future login. Note: Youll need to reconfigure the router to surf the Internet once the router is reset, and please mark down your new Q3. What should I do if I cannot 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 computerthe has connected to the router correctly and the corresponding LED 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 you enter the correct IP address to log in: http://tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1. Check your computers settings:
1 ) Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet, and click View network status and tasks. 2 ) Click Internet Options on the bottom left. 3 ) Click Connections and select Never dial a connection. 84 4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK. 85 Use another web browser or computer to log in again. Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the 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 cannot access the internet even though the configuration is finished?
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in to with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status to check the 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 DNS server. 1 ) Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. 2 ) Enter 8.8.8.8 as Primary DNS, and click Save. Tips: 8.8.8.8 is a safe and public DNS server operated by Google. 86 Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and the router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes. 3 ) Power on the router, and wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the Internet 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 access. from the router. 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. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet, select Clone Current Device MAC and the router. 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. 87 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, it may conflict with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause 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 the username and password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > LAN. as an example. 4 ) Click Save. 3 ) Modify the LAN IP address as the follow picture shows. Here we take 192.168.2.1 Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and the router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes. 3 ) Power on the router, and 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 the username and password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to Advanced > Network > WAN. 4 ) Select your Internet Connection Type and fill in other parameters. 5 ) Click SAVE. 88 6 ) Restart the modem and the router. Please upgrade the firmware of the router. If youve tried every method above but cannot access the internet, please contact the technical support. Q5. What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect to 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 a built-in wireless adapter. You can refer to the relevant document or contact the laptop manufacturer. 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 ) Clicking Troubleshoot and windows might be able to fix the problem by itself. On Windows XP 89 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 My Computer on Desktop, and select Manage to open Computer Management window. 4 ) Expand Services and Applications > Services, and 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 Start 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:
Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. Move closer if it is currently too far away. 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 ) 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. 3 ) 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. 90 Windows unable to connect to XXXX / Can not join this network / Taking longer than usual to connect to this network:
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. 91 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS is a registered trademark Specifications are subject to change without notice. of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright 2020 TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 92 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router Model Number: Archer C54 Component Name I.T.E. Power Model T090085-2B1 Responsible party:
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TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 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. 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: 2020-06-28 95 This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) CE Mark Warning 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz(23dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity 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
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1 2 | 12. Test Report WLAN 5G R01 part2 | Test Report | 2.99 MiB | October 26 2020 / October 27 2020 |
1 2 | 14. Wi-Fi Channel 12 and 13 Declaration Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 263.49 KiB | October 26 2020 / October 27 2020 |
TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Wi-Fi Channel 12 and 13 Declaration Letter Date: 2020-10-21 We, the undersigned company Company Name: TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: Building 24(floors1,3,4,5) and 28(floors1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China Declare that:
Product description: AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router Type designation: Archer C54 Brand: tp-link FCC ID: TE7C54 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: Jing Huang Tel: 75521534921 Email: certification@tp-link.com
1 2 | 16. Non-SDR Cover Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 628.22 KiB | October 26 2020 / October 27 2020 |
Non-SDR (Software Defined Radio) Cover Letter 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 Date: 2020.10.21 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)?
3. Is the device capable of operating in any other way than granted, Yes, must be an SDR. No - go to 3. 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:
be a Non-SDR. According to the above questions reply, we can confirm this AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router (FCC ID: TE7C54) must Name: Huang Jing Position: Regulatory Compliance Manager TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
1 2 | 2. Agency Authorization Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 273.04 KiB | October 26 2020 / October 27 2020 |
TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Authority to Act as Agent Date: 2020-10-21 American Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 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. Thank you, Agency Agreement Expiration Date: _____2021-10-21_____ By:
Title:
On behalf of: TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. _______Jing Huang_________________
(Print name) __________________________ Regulatory Compliance Manager
(Signature1)
(Company Name) Telephone:
_75521534921_ 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.
1 2 | 3. Confidentiality Request Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 484.16 KiB | October 26 2020 / October 27 2020 |
TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Request for Confidentiality Date: 2020-10-21 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: TE7C54 Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 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 Technologies Co., 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. 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) __________ Jing Huang__________
(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 http://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.
1 2 | 12. Test Report WLAN 2.4G R01 part1 | Test Report | 5.37 MiB | October 26 2020 / October 27 2020 |
1 2 | 12. Test Report WLAN 2.4G R01 part2 | Test Report | 4.10 MiB | October 26 2020 / October 27 2020 |
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2020-10-27 | 5745 ~ 5825 | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | Original Equipment |
2 | 2412 ~ 2462 | DTS - Digital Transmission System |
app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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1 2 | Effective |
2020-10-27
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1 2 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
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1 2 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0013661145
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1 2 | Physical Address |
Building 24 (floors 1,3,4,5) and 28 (floors1-4), Central Science and Technology Park,Nanshan
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1 2 |
Building 24 (floors 1,3,4,5) and 28 (floors1-4)
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1 2 |
Shenzhen, N/A
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China
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 2 | TCB Application Email Address |
h******@acbcert.com
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1 2 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 2 | Grantee Code |
TE7
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1 2 | Equipment Product Code |
C54
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 2 | Name |
J******** H********
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1 2 | Title |
Regulatory Compliance Manager
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
75521********
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1 2 | Fax Number |
75526********
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1 2 |
c******@tp-link.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
1 2 | Firm Name |
BTL Inc.
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1 2 | Name |
S**** L****
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1 2 | Physical Address |
No.3 Jinshagang 1st Rd, Shixia, Dalang
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1 2 |
Dongguan City, 523792
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1 2 |
China
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
86-76******** Extension:
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1 2 | Fax Number |
86-76********
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1 2 |
s******@newbtl.com
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app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
1 2 | Firm Name |
BTL Inc.
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1 2 | Name |
R******** L********
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1 2 | Physical Address |
No.3 Jinshagang 1st Rd, Shixia, Dalang
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1 2 |
Dongguan City, 523792
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1 2 |
China
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
86-76******** Extension:
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1 2 | Fax Number |
86-76********
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1 2 |
R******@newbtl.com
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app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 2 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 2 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Equipment Class | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | ||||
1 2 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | |||||
1 2 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router | ||||
1 2 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 2 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 2 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | Yes | ||||
1 2 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Grant Comments | Power Output listed is conducted. Device is an 802.11a/n/ac device in a 2x2 MIMO configuration as described in this filing. The device has been certified for mobile use and any co-location must be done through the use of FCC multitransmitter product procedures. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device has 20 MHz, 40 MHz and 80 MHz bandwidth modes at 5GHz WLAN and it contains 2.4GHz WLAN transmitter. | ||||
1 2 | Power Output listed is conducted. Device is an 802.11b/g/n device in a 2x2 MIMO configuration as described in this filing. The device has been certified for mobile use and any co-location must be done through the use of FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device has 20 MHz and 40 MHz bandwidth modes at 2.4 GHz WLAN and it contains 5 GHz WLAN transmitter. | |||||
1 2 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 2 | Firm Name |
BTL Inc.
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1 2 | Name |
S****** H****
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
+86-7******** Extension:
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1 2 |
S******@newbtl.com
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15E | CC MO | 5180 | 5240 | 0.3105 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 15E | CC MO | 5745 | 5825 | 0.3443 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 15C | CC MO | 2412.00000000 | 2462.00000000 | 0.1611000 |
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