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Destination IP:

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 the router. In the example, the IP

address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enters 172.30.30.1.

Subnet Mask:

Determines the destination network with the destination IP address. If the destination

is a single IP address, enter 255.255.255.255; otherwise, enter the subnet mask of the corresponding

network IP. In the example, the destination network is a single IP, so here enters 255.255.255.255.

Gateway:

The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent. This IP address

must be on the same subnet with the router’s IP which sends out the data. In the example, the

data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router 2 and then to the Server, so the default gateway

should be 192.168.0.2.

Interface:

Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the data packets. In the example, the

data is sent to the gateway through the LAN port, so LAN should be selected.

Status:

Determines the status of the entry. In the example, Enabled should be selected.

6. Click

OK

to save the settings.

7. Check the

System Routing Table

below. If you can find the entry you set, the static routing is set

successfully.

Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP address to visit the company network.

11. 6.

Specify Wireless Settings

The router’s wireless network names (SSIDs) and passwords, and security options are preset in the factory. The preset SSIDs

and passwords can be found on the product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.

1.

Visit

http://tplinkwifi.net

, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

Done!

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2.

Go to

Basic

>

Wireless

.

To enable or disable the wireless function:

The wireless radio is enabled by default, if you want to disable the 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 wireless function, just clear the

corresponding

Enable

checkbox.

To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:

Create a new SSID in

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

and

customize the password for the network in

Password

. The default

SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX for 2.4GHz, TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_1 for 5GHz-1, and TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_2 for 5GHz-2, and the value is

case-sensitive.

Note:

If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected when the settings are effective. Please write down the

new SSID and password for future use.

To hide SSID:

Select

Hide SSID

, and your SSID will not broadcast. Your SSID won’t display when you scan for local wireless network list on

your wireless device and you need to manually join the network.

Advanced Settings:

Go to

Advanced

>

Wireless

>

Wireless

Settings

.

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To change the working region for the router:

Select the

Region

from the drop-down list and click

Save

.

Note:

Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. is locked to the U.S. region.

To use the smart connect function

The smart connect function helps devices run faster by assigning them to best wireless bands based on actual conditions to

balance network demands.

1.

Select the

Smart Connect

checkbox, and click

Save

.

2.

Keep the default or set a new SSID and password, and c

lick

Save

.

This SSID and password will be applied for 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, and 5GHz-2 wireless networks

.

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To change the security option:

In the

Wireless

section, select an option from the

Security

dropdown list.

The router provides four security options, No Security, WPA/WPA2 - Personal (Recommended), WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise and

WEP. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary. If you select other options, configure the related

parameters according to the help page.

In addition

•

Mode

- Select a transmission mode according to your wireless client devices.

802.11b/g/n mixed

,

802.11g/n mixed

or

802.11n only

for

2.4GHz

; and

802.11a/n/ac mixed

,

802.11n/ac mixed

or

802.11ac only

for

5GHz

. It is recommended to just

leave it as default.

•

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

, if you are

not experiencing the intermittent wireless connection issue.

•

Transmit Power

- Select either

High

,

Middle

or

Low

to specify the data transmit power. The default and recommended

setting is

High

.

11. 7.

Use WPS for Wireless Connection

Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS) gives consumers an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection.

1.

Visit

http://tplinkwifi.net

, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

2.

Go to

Advanced

>

Wireless

>

WPS

.

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Set the Router’s PIN

Router’s PIN is enabled by default to allow wireless devices to connect to the router using the PIN. You can use the default

one or generate a new one.

Note:

1.

If you want to enable/disable the WPS feature, go to

System Tools

>

System Parameters

>

WPS

, select or clear the

Enable WPS

check

box.

2.

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 labeled on the bottom of the router.

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Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections

1.

Select a setup method:

•

Push Button (Recommended)

: Click the

Connect

button on the screen. Within two minutes, push the WPS button on the

client device.

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•

PIN Code

: Enter the client’s PIN, and click

Connect

.

2.

Success

will appear on the above screen and the WPS LED on the router will keep on for five minutes if the client has

been successfully added to the network.

11. 8.

Schedule Your Wireless Function

You can automatically turn off your wireless network at the time when you do not need the wireless connection.

1.

Visit

http://tplinkwifi.net

, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

2.

Go to

Advanced

>

Wireless

>

Wireless Schedule

page.

3.

Select the 2.4GHz wireless network to configure. Toggle on the button to enable the Wireless Schedule feature.