Chapter

1

Get to Know About Your

Modem Router

This chapter introduces what the modem router can do and shows its main features

and appearance.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•

Product Overview

•

Main Features

•

Panel Layout

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Product Overview

What This Product Does

TP-LINK’s Archer D2 AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router is a

combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless router

and ADSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. Featuring a

variety of features and rich functionality, Archer D2 is the perfect hub of your home or

business network.

802°11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi

TP-LINK’s Archer D2 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac,

backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With

higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate

a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.

750Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference

With 433Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over

the 2.4GHz band, Archer D2 offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and

ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web

browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like

online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the

same time.

Full Gigabit Wired Connections - Ultrafast Data Transfer Speeds

With one Gigabit LAN/WAN port and 3 Gigabit LAN ports, the Archer D2 is the ideal

choice for bandwidth heavy users that rely on speedy, reliable connections for

bandwidth intensive work or entertainment such as lag-free conference calls, HD video

streaming or online gaming.

Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing

Using the Archer D2’s multi-functional USB 2.0 port, you can share a printer with

multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files & media at

home or via the FTP server while away from home.

Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port - Versatile Connectivity

The Archer D2 supports ADSL or Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which allows

users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among ADSL, cable or

fiber modem using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature makes it

easier when users need to change to fiber or cable services when necessary.

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Guest Network

Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or

office network in a controlled manner without needing to expose private Wi-Fi access

codes or other personal data.

IPv6 Supported

Archer D2 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the Internet

and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.

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Main Features

• Complies with IEEE 802.11ac to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz)

+ 450Mbps (5GHz).

• Four 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports (Auto MDI/MDIX), one RJ11

port.

• Provides external splitter.

• Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.

• Supports bridge mode and Router function.

• Multi-user sharing a high-speed Internet connection.

• Downstream data rates up to 24Mbps, upstream data rates up to 1Mbps.

• Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.

• Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.

• Supports PPPoE, which allows connecting to the Internet on demand and

disconnecting from the Internet when idle.

•

Provides reliable ESD and surge-protect function with quick response semi-conductive

surge

• protection circuit.

• High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive

bandwidth.

• Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).

• Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.

• Real-time Configuration and device monitoring.

• Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).

• Built-in DHCP server.

• Built-in firewall, supporting IP/MAC filter and URL filter.

• Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering.

• Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.

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• Supports system log and flow Statistics.

• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.

• Provides WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK data security, TKIP/AES encryption security.

• Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control

List).

• Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server.

• Supports Ethernet WAN (EWAN).

• Supports Bandwidth Control.

• Supports IPv6.

• Supports Guest Network.

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Panel Layout

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Top View

The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (View from top to bottom). You

can check the modem router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

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LED Explanation

Name

Status

Indication

WPS

On

A WPS synchronization is established.

Flashing

A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS.

This process may take up to 3 minutes.

Off

A WPS synchronization has been established for more than 5

minutes or a WPS synchronization failed.

USB

On

The USB device is identified and ready to use.

Flashing

The USB device is being identified.

Off

No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

LAN

On

At least one LAN port is connected.

Off

No LAN port is connected.

Wireless

On

The wireless 2.4GHz or 5GHz band is enabled.

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

Internet

On

Internet connection is available.

Off

No Internet connection or the modem router is operating in

Bridge mode.

ADSL

On

ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.

Flashing

The ADSL negotiation is in progress.

Off

ADSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for

troubleshooting.

Power

On

System initialization complete.

Flashing

System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not

disconnect or power off the modem router.

Off

Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is

connected correctly.

Note:

1.

If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more

information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have already made a right connection,

please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.

2.

If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off, please refer to

Note 1

. If your

ADSL LED is ON, please check your Internet configuration. You may need to check this part of information with

your ISP and make sure everything have been input correctly.