TP-Link Archer C2600 driver and firmware
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6. 3. 1.Access the USB disk 37 6. 3. 2.Customize Your Settings 38 6. 4. Printer Sharing 39
Chapter 7. Parental Controls 43
Chapter 8. QoS 48
8. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service 49 8. 2. Update the Database 52
Chapter 9. Network Security 54
9. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks 55 9. 2. Access Control 56 9. 3. IP & MAC Binding 58
Chapter 10.NAT Forwarding 60...
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... with each TP-LINK router, you are suggested to configure your router for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention
router parameters
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Description
Stands for AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router without any...
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...-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off • Supports firmware upgrade and Web management • Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering • Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing • Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the
Internet • Supports system log and Traffic Statistics •...
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... and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
2. 2. Connect Your Router
Follow the steps below to connect your router. 1. 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 router's Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.
1 ) Install the antennas...
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... a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Follow the steps below to log into 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 username and password you set for the router.
Note: If the login...
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Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connections
5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by ISP, and click Save to save the settings.
Tips: Find Help on the management interface to know more about items.
6. Click Status to check whether you succeed or not. The following figure is...
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... on the network.
6. 1. 1. Access the USB disk
1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router's USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips: • If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than four devices are connected to the router. • If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure...
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Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk:
Computer
• To download, open a web browser and type the server address ftp://: (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21), or if you set up a domain name for your router you can type the server address ftp://: (such as ftp:// MyDomainName:21) in the address bar, then press Enter...
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Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks.
1. Open the Windows Media Player. 2. Click the media ...: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the
router. 2. Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. 3. Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click ...
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... USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download and install the utility on each computer that needs printer service. You can get the utility from http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/. PC Utility is for Windows computer and Mac...
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Chapter 6
USB Application
4. Access the Printer You should set the shared printer as Auto-Connect Printer on every computer that needs printer service. 1 ) Double-click the icon on your desktop to launch the USB Printer Controller. 2 ) Highlight the printer you share.
Windows
Mac 3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto-
Connect Printer.
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Chapter 8
QoS
3 ) Set a low priority rule for the WIFI-GUEST. a . Select By Physical Port and then select WIFI-HOST. Click
OK.
4 ) The QoS rules list will display in the table.
Done!
Tips: If you want to delete a QoS rule, click to remove the responding rule from the list.
Now QoS is implemented to Prioritize Internet Traffic.
8. 2. Update the...
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Chapter 8
QoS
new version and upgrade. New database versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free.
1. Download the latest QoS database from our website (www.tp-link.com).
2. Go to Advanced > QoS > Database. Click Browse to select the database upgrade file, then click Upgrade. Wait until the upgrade is completed and do not operate during the process.
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... normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ with all ports opened.
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 username and password you set for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and...
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... router. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Test the Network Connectivity • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Change the Administrator Account • Password Recovery • Local Management • Remote Management • System Log • Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics • Control...
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... the Support page of our website www. tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
Note: 1. Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the webpage). 2. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer. It is NOT recommended to
upgrade the firmware wirelessly. 3. Make sure you remove any USB storage device...
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... connection. Make sure the physical connection between the router and the modem is proper.
2. Clone the MAC address of your computer. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router; 2 ) Go to Advanced > Network > Internet; 3 ) Choose an option to your need (Enter the MAC address if Use Custom MAC Address is selected), and click Save.
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6 ) Power cycle the modem and the TP-LINK router again. 3. Please refer to 12. 3. Upgrade the Firmware to upgrade the firmware of the router. 4. Check the TCP/IP settings on the particular device if all other devices can get
Internet from the router. If you've tried every method above but cannot access the Internet, please contact the technical support.
Q6. I cannot find my wireless network or...
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... network/Taking longer
than usual to connect to this network: 1. Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3 bars), please
move the router closer and try again; 2. Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1,6,or 11 to reduce interference from
other networks; 3. Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer; 4. Connect to wireless network...
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...code.
Printer Sharing
Configure via Tether App
TP-LINK's Tether app lets you conveniently access the router and: View information about the clients on your network. Block network access from specific users or devices. Set up Parental Control with access time and content restrictions. Change the basic wireless network settings easily.
How to start?
1 Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK...