TP-Link Archer A8 user manual

Contents

1. About This Guidep. 4

   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. 6

   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. 10

   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. 24

   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. Guest Networkp. 29

   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…

8. Parental Controlsp. 32

   This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.

9. QoSp. 36

   This chapter introduces how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to specify prioritization of traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection…

10. Network Securityp. 38

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

11. NAT Forwardingp. 44

    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…

12. Customize Your Network Settingsp. 51

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

13. Manage the Routerp. 64

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

14. FAQp. 78

    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…