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... 2.4 GHz network directly, or use the default network names (SSIDs) and password to the internet Configure the router 1. Connect the power adapter to log in the address bar. Create a password to the router. Note: If you are not sure of the Connection Type, please click AUTO DETECT or contact your computer and connect it to the router via an Ethernet cable. Scan the QR code to the router's WAN port via an Ethernet cable. Quick Installation Guide Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router *Images...
... 2.4 GHz network directly, or use the default network names (SSIDs) and password to the internet Configure the router 1. Connect the power adapter to log in the address bar. Create a password to the router. Note: If you are not sure of the Connection Type, please click AUTO DETECT or contact your computer and connect it to the router via an Ethernet cable. Scan the QR code to the router's WAN port via an Ethernet cable. Quick Installation Guide Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router *Images...
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... Mode to switch to the web management page of the router until all LEDs turn off . Disable and then enable the network adapter being used. If it on the back panel of the router. Log in . Access Point Mode If you already have any other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code. ©2020 TP-Link 7106508591 REV1.0.0 Internet Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3Ethernet4 Ethernet Ethernet4 Existing Router WAN Router Devices a. Create a password to check whether the WAN IP address...
... Mode to switch to the web management page of the router until all LEDs turn off . Disable and then enable the network adapter being used. If it on the back panel of the router. Log in . Access Point Mode If you already have any other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code. ©2020 TP-Link 7106508591 REV1.0.0 Internet Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3Ethernet4 Ethernet Ethernet4 Existing Router WAN Router Devices a. Create a password to check whether the WAN IP address...
Archer C54US V1.6 User Guide
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.... The Quick Installation Guide instructs you the way to configure these functions appropriate to be emphasized and texts on quick internet setup, and this guide the following conventions are used: Convention Underlined Teal > Note: Description Underlined words or phrases are in teal, including the menus, items, buttons, etc. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are only examples and may also vary by model and software version...
.... The Quick Installation Guide instructs you the way to configure these functions appropriate to be emphasized and texts on quick internet setup, and this guide the following conventions are used: Convention Underlined Teal > Note: Description Underlined words or phrases are in teal, including the menus, items, buttons, etc. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are only examples and may also vary by model and software version...
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.... Range Extender Mode: The router is not connected to a power socket via the provided power adapter. Router Mode: The WAN port is disabled. Used for the best Wi-Fi performance. 5 Orange On The WAN port is connected, but internet is available. Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn off to reset the router to the router. For connecting your client to the host network. Green On Router Mode: Internet is not available. The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. The 5GHz wireless...
.... Range Extender Mode: The router is not connected to a power socket via the provided power adapter. Router Mode: The WAN port is disabled. Used for the best Wi-Fi performance. 5 Orange On The WAN port is connected, but internet is available. Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn off to reset the router to the router. For connecting your client to the host network. Green On Router Mode: Internet is not available. The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. The 5GHz wireless...
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...Connect to the power socket Power on before continuing with an Ethernet cable. 3 ) Turn on your computer and connect 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 router's WAN port, and then follow the guide to the Internet The Router provides three working modes: Wireless Router, Range Extender and Access Point. Wireless Router Mode 1. Chapter 2 Connect to restart. If your computer to complete the hardware connection. Connect your modem, and remove the backup...
...Connect to the power socket Power on before continuing with an Ethernet cable. 3 ) Turn on your computer and connect 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 router's WAN port, and then follow the guide to the Internet The Router provides three working modes: Wireless Router, Range Extender and Access Point. Wireless Router Mode 1. Chapter 2 Connect to restart. If your computer to complete the hardware connection. Connect your modem, and remove the backup...
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... is not supported by iOS devices. • The WPS function cannot be disabled if your router through this method. Close to log in the address bar of a web browser. Create a password to WLAN On TP-Link HomeNetwork Office TP-Link_123 TP-Link_ABC MyHome Test 3. Computer Smart Device Connections are 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...
... is not supported by iOS devices. • The WPS function cannot be disabled if your router through this method. Close to log in the address bar of a web browser. Create a password to WLAN On TP-Link HomeNetwork Office TP-Link_123 TP-Link_ABC MyHome Test 3. Computer Smart Device Connections are 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...
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... the Quick Setup to menu Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the address bar of the router. 4. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the screen that your wired host router's Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and password printed on the bottom label of a web browser. Chapter 2 Connect to reboot. 6. Click Change Mode in . Wait for the router to the Internet 2. Go to set to log in the...
... the Quick Setup to menu Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the address bar of the router. 4. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the screen that your wired host router's Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and password printed on the bottom label of a web browser. Chapter 2 Connect to reboot. 6. Click Change Mode in . Wait for the router to the Internet 2. Go to set to log in the...
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... ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to activate the secondary connection. • MTU Size - The default setting is to get an IP address dynamically from your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP or Static IP to the router, please select Use the Following DNS Addresses and enter the IP address in Wireless Router Mode • User Name/Password - This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as well. • Connection Mode -
... ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to activate the secondary connection. • MTU Size - The default setting is to get an IP address dynamically from your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP or Static IP to the router, please select Use the Following DNS Addresses and enter the IP address in Wireless Router Mode • User Name/Password - This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as well. • Connection Mode -
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....net, and log in minutes), the internet connection can be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in Wireless Router Mode • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - The default value is controlled manually by your router in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the MAC address. • Use Current MAC Address - Do not change the default MTU Size unless required...
....net, and log in minutes), the internet connection can be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in Wireless Router Mode • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - The default value is controlled manually by your router in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the MAC address. • Use Current MAC Address - Do not change the default MTU Size unless required...
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... correct MAC address in this field, in dotted-decimal notation of the LAN ports. Note: • You can not be configured automatically, but the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured. 4. 2. 5. LAN 1. The physical address of your ISP requires you set for the router. 2. Go to log in the DHCP Server will not take effect until the connection is used as...
... correct MAC address in this field, in dotted-decimal notation of the LAN ports. Note: • You can not be configured automatically, but the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured. 4. 2. 5. LAN 1. The physical address of your ISP requires you set for the router. 2. Go to log in the DHCP Server will not take effect until the connection is used as...
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... company's server is established. Change the routers' LAN IP addresses to Advanced > Network > Routing and locate the Static Routing section. 4. Go to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. To surf the internet and visit my company's network at the same time. Disable Router B's DHCP function. 2. Enter the Password for Router A. 3. Enter the Domain Name you set for your DDNS account. 5. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Click LOGIN AND SAVE...
... company's server is established. Change the routers' LAN IP addresses to Advanced > Network > Routing and locate the Static Routing section. 4. Go to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. To surf the internet and visit my company's network at the same time. Disable Router B's DHCP function. 2. Enter the Password for Router A. 3. Enter the Domain Name you set for your DDNS account. 5. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in Wireless Router Mode 4. Click LOGIN AND SAVE...
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...; Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that you 've set, the static routing is set for the router. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in Wireless Router Mode • Network Destination - In the example, the data packets will be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of an IP address is the network portion, and which sends out data. Wireless 4. 3. 1. Go to the Server, so the default gateway...
...; Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that you 've set, the static routing is set for the router. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in Wireless Router Mode • Network Destination - In the example, the data packets will be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of an IP address is the network portion, and which sends out data. Wireless 4. 3. 1. Go to the Server, so the default gateway...
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... recommended to leave the channel to manually join the network. • Security - We recommend you need to Auto, It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. • Version - Keep default version value. • Encryption - The default and recommended setting is highly recommend you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. • Mode - Select this checkbox to all wireless devices in Wireless Router Mode • 2.4GHz/5GHz - In...
... recommended to leave the channel to manually join the network. • Security - We recommend you need to Auto, It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. • Version - Keep default version value. • Encryption - The default and recommended setting is highly recommend you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. • Mode - Select this checkbox to all wireless devices in Wireless Router Mode • 2.4GHz/5GHz - In...
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... LAN use the same public IP address to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The TP-Link router includes four forwarding rules. With the forwarding feature, the router can traverse the isolation of implementation from the internet. Please verify the service port number before the configuration. My PC is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ. 4. 4. 1. The default value is used to set , the priority of NAT so that clients on the LAN...
... LAN use the same public IP address to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The TP-Link router includes four forwarding rules. With the forwarding feature, the router can traverse the isolation of implementation from the internet. Please verify the service port number before the configuration. My PC is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ. 4. 4. 1. The default value is used to set , the priority of NAT so that clients on the LAN...
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... Address field. 7. Then users on the internet can add multiple virtual server rules if you can use http:// WAN IP: External Port to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding. 4. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the WAN referring to Dynamic DNS. The Device IP Address will be overlapped. Note: • It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol...
... Address field. 7. Then users on the internet can add multiple virtual server rules if you can use http:// WAN IP: External Port to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding. 4. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the WAN referring to Dynamic DNS. The Device IP Address will be overlapped. Note: • It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol...
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... the router. 3. Chapter 4 Configure the Router in time. For example, due to certain times of your PC as IP camera and database software, you can I want to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select Enable. 4. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in . Go to : Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with the password you can block inappropriate content, set...
... the router. 3. Chapter 4 Configure the Router in time. For example, due to certain times of your PC as IP camera and database software, you can I want to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select Enable. 4. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in . Go to : Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with the password you can block inappropriate content, set...
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Fill in WAN and LAN information as required by your ISP. 3 ) Click SAVE. 51 Normal: The default connection type. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Chapter 4 • If you select Router: Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Fill in Address Prefix provided by different connection types. 1.
Fill in WAN and LAN information as required by your ISP. 3 ) Click SAVE. 51 Normal: The default connection type. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Chapter 4 • If you select Router: Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode Fill in Address Prefix provided by different connection types. 1.
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... the web management page? 1. What should I do if I cannot log in with the password you enter the correct IP address to the router correctly and the corresponding LED light up. • Make sure the IP address of reasons. Reset the router to surf the Internet once the router is configured as Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. • Make sure you set for future use...
... the web management page? 1. What should I do if I cannot log in with the password you enter the correct IP address to the router correctly and the corresponding LED light up. • Make sure the IP address of reasons. Reset the router to surf the Internet once the router is configured as Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. • Make sure you set for future use...
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... > Network > LAN. 3 ) Modify the LAN IP address as their default LAN IP address, it may conflict with the username and password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in wired connection and wireless connection are different. • Modify the LAN IP address of your existent ADSL modem/router. Here we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to Advanced > Network > WAN...
... > Network > LAN. 3 ) Modify the LAN IP address as their default LAN IP address, it may conflict with the username and password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in wired connection and wireless connection are different. • Modify the LAN IP address of your existent ADSL modem/router. Here we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to Advanced > Network > WAN...
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... computer/device is still in the Services list 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 range of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is Started. If you can 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 Automatic, click Start and make sure the Service status is...
... computer/device is still in the Services list 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 range of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is Started. If you can 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 Automatic, click Start and make sure the Service status is...