TP-Link Archer A7 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 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. 15
5. Set Up Internet Connectionp. 17

   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. 27

   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. Work with Alexap. 32

   This chapter will show you how to configure your router to work with Alexa.

8. OneMesh with Seamless Roamingp. 34

   This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature. It contains the following sections: • Set Up a OneMesh Network • Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network

9. Guest Networkp. 39

   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. USB Settingsp. 42

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

11. Parental Controlsp. 53

    This function allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family. You can block inappropriate content, set daily limits…

12. QoSp. 58

    (Quality of Service) allows you to prioritize the internet traffic of specific devices to guarantee a faster connection when you need it the most. Devices set…

13. Network Securityp. 60

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

14. NAT Forwardingp. 65

    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…

15. VPN Serverp. 71

    The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through internet when you are out of home. The router…

16. Customize Your Network Settingsp. 79

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

17. Manage the Routerp. 91

    This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. It contains the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Control LEDs…

18. FAQp. 107

    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…