TP-Link Archer BE230 user manual

Contents

1. About This Guidep. 5

   This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of…

2. Get to Know About Your Routerp. 7

   This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance

3. Connect the Hardwarep. 11

   This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router

4. Log In to Your Routerp. 14
5. Set Up Internet Connectionp. 16

   This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has necessary ISP…

6. TP-Link Cloud Servicep. 26

   provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you…

7. Network Mapp. 31
8. Wireless Settingsp. 35

   This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings. It contains the following sections: • Specify Wireless Settings • Schedule Your Wireless…

9. Guest Networkp. 44

   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…

10. IoT Networkp. 47

    This router can create a dedicated wireless network for you to manage your IoT devices together, such as smart lights and cameras, enhancing their connection…

11. USB Settingsp. 49

    This chapter describes how to use the USB ports to share files and media from the USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the…

12. HomeShieldp. 58

    Customize your home network with enhanced security using a kit of features built in TP-Link HomeShield. Whether protecting your sensitive data or limiting the…

13. EasyMesh with Seamless Roamingp. 65

    This product is compatible with EasyMesh. This chapter introduces the EasyMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • Add a Router as a Satellite…

14. Network Securityp. 70

    This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions.…

15. NAT Forwardingp. 77

    The router’s NAT (Network Address Translation) feature makes devices on the LAN use the same public IP address to communicate with devices on the internet…

16. VPN Server&Clientp. 84

    The router offers several ways to set up VPN connections: VPN Server allows remote devices to access your home network in a secured way through the internet.…

17. Customize Your Network Settingsp. 108

    This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the Internet Settings • Change the LAN…

18. Manage the Routerp. 120

    This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It contains the following sections: • Update the Firmware • Backup and…

19. FAQp. 137

    Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered…