Archer C3150 User Guide AC3150 wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit router REV1.0.
Contents About This Guide................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. 1. 3. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. 3. 1.Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 6. 4. 6. 3. 2.Customize Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Printer Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Chapter 7. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Guide This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the router appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released 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.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Get to Know About Your Router Product Overview What This Product Does TP-LINK’s AC3150 wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by 4x4 MIMO technology, this router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.
Chapter 1 1. 2. Get to Know About Your Router Main Features Wireless and Wired Performance • Complies with IEEE 802.11ac. • One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100/1000M AutoNegotiation RJ45 Ethernet ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. • Provides a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port supporting file sharing and print server. • Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 1. 3. Panel Layout 1. 3. 1. Front Panel The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (view from top to bottom). You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. LED Explanation Name (LED) (Power) (Wireless 2.4GHz) (Wireless 5GHz) Status On All LEDs work normally. Off All LEDs are off without affecting the router’s performance. On System initialization completes.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router LED Explanation Name (WPS) (USB1) (USB2) Status Indication On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function. Flashing WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes. Please press the WPS button on other wireless devices that you want to add to the network while the LED is flashing. Off The router is not in the WPS process. On The USB 3.0 device is identified and ready to use. Flashing The USB 3.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Power On/Off Antennas 1. 3. 3. Description The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router. Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance. The Side Panel The router’s side panel shows the USB ports and buttons (view from left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Item WiFi On/Off Description For turning on/off the WiFi function. The switch for the reset function.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Description USB 3.0 For connecting to a 3.0 USB storage device or a 3.0 USB printer. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
Chapter 2 2. 1. Connect the Hardware Position Your Router • The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. • The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. 2. 2. Connect Your Router Follow the steps below to connect your router. 1.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 4 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 5 ) Turn on the router. 6 ) Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the configuration. Power On 2.4G On 5G On Internet On Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later. Tips: For optimum performance, orient the four antennas as shown in the drawing below.
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware • 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.(WPS is not supported by IOS devices.) Note: 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.
Chapter 3 Log into Your Router With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The Webbased utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Chapter 3 Log into Your Router 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. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1. Use admin for both username and password, and click Login. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q3. I cannot login to the router’s web management page, what can I do? 3. Create a new username and password for subsequent login.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provided IPv6 service.
Chapter 4 4. 1. Set Up Internet Connections Quick Setup The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router to access the Internet. Tips: If you need the IPv6 Internet connection, please refer to the section of 4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection. Follow the steps below to set up your router to access the Internet. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Quick Setup on the top of the page. 3.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 5. In this case, the router automatically detects Dynamic IP as the connection type. Click Next. 6. Follow the instructions on the page to decide whether to clone MAC Address. Click Next. 7. Configure your wireless settings and click Next.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Note: 1. You may customize your 2.4GHz/5GHz SSID and password. Once done, the wireless connection will disconnect automatically, and you must then use the new SSID/password to regain access to the Internet. 2. Tick Hide SSID if you want to hide this wireless network name. 8. Confirm the information and click Save. 9. Click Test Internet Connection.If you successfully connect to the Internet, the screen will display as follows.
Chapter 4 10. Set Up Internet Connections Now your computer and WiFi device can connect to the Internet! Tips: You can connect your computer to the router’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable to join the local area network. You can also find and select the wireless network name on your WiFi device to join the WiFi network. 4. 2. Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings In this part, you can check your current Internet connection settings.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection. 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username, password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 5. Click Save to make the settings take effect. To check your Internet connection, click Network Map on the left of the page. Note: It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings valid. 6. After the connection succeed, the screen will display as follows. Here we take PPPoE as an example. Tips: 1.
Chapter 4 4. 3. Set Up Internet Connections Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > IPv6 to log into the configuration page. 3. Select the Internet connection type provided by ISP.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections Tips: If you do not know what your Internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to already known information provided by your ISP. 4. Fill in information as required by different connection type. (Red blanks must be filled.) 1 ) Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save. 2 ) Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Renew to finish the configuration.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type. (4. 2) Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration. 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.
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections 6. Click Status to check whether you succeed or not. The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoE configuration. Tips: Visit FAQ if there is no Internet connection.
Chapter 5 Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can limit the network authorities for guests to ensure network security and privacy.
Chapter 5 5. 1. Guest Network Create Guest Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. 3. Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs. 1 ) Click 2.4GHz, 5GHz and select Enable. 2 ) Set an easy-to-identify SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests and other people to manually input this SSID for Wi-Fi access.
Chapter 5 • Guest Network Allow guests to see each other Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access each other. • Allow guests to access my local network Select this checkbox to allow the clients in your guest network to access your local network, not just Internet access. 4. Click Save. Now users in your guest network can enjoy only the network authorities you assigned! Tips: To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.
Chapter 6 USB Application This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the router among different clients. The router only supports USB external flash drives, hard drives and USB printers, and does not support USB 3G/4G modems.
Chapter 6 USB Application 6. 1. Local Storage Sharing Share your USB storage devices with different users 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.
Chapter 6 USB Application 2. Go to Basic or Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, then click Add to add a new sharing folder. 3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like. 4. Decide the way you share the folder: • Allow Guest Network Access: If you select this check box, guest network can access to the this folder.
Chapter 6 USB Application 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. Focus on the Sharing Account section. 3. Choose to use the default Account (admin) or use a new account and click Save. 4. Enable Authentication to apply the account you just set. • If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all folders.
Chapter 6 USB Application 4. Now you can access the USB disk with \\My-Share (smb://My-Share for Mac). 6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example: • Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying for) a photo-sharing site or email system. • Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation. • Remove the files on your camera’s memory card from time to time during the journey.
Chapter 6 USB Application It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data security. 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 ) Choose to Use default Account (admin) or Use New Account and click Save. 4 ) Enable Authentication to apply the sharing account. • If you leave Share All enabled, click the button to enable Authentication for all folders.
Chapter 6 USB Application 4. Access Your USB Disk via Internet Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk: Computer Pad • 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 on the keyboard.
