TP-Link AC600 User manual

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AC600 Wireless LAN
Dual Band Selectable
Travel Router
(2.4GHz: 150Mbps, 5GHz: 433Mbps)
User’s Manual
Version: 1.0
(January, 2014)

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mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of this company
This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability
or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or
licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the
buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from
any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without
obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only
FCC Caution
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11 only.

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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio
equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of
their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of
April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and
use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static
electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the
computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of
the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.

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4RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This
device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to
radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the
U.S. Government.
The exposure standard for wireless device employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. *Tests for
SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the
device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR
level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is
because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the
poser required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base
station antenna, the lower the power output.
SAR compliance has been established in the host product(s) (laptop computers), tested
at 5mm separation distance to the human body, and tested with USB slot configurations
including Horizontal-UP, Horizontal-Down, Vertical-Front, Vertical-Back. This device
can be used in host product(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions,
construction, and electrical and RF characteristics.
The highest SAR value, tested per FCC RF exposure guidelines for USB dongle, as
described in this user guide, is 0.67 W/kg. The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance
with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on file with
the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid
after searching on FCC ID: NDD9562881314.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits
in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement
methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.5cm between the radiator &
your body.

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CATALOG
Chapter I: Product Information..................................................................................... 7
1-1 Introduction and safety information ................................................................ 7
1-2 Safety Information .......................................................................................... 8
1-3 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 9
1-4 Package Contents .......................................................................................... 10
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless broadband router ....................................... 11
Chapter II: System and Network Setup........................................................................ 13
2-1 Build network connection ............................................................................. 13
2-2 Network setup ............................................................................................... 14
Chapter III WEB GUI configuration ........................................................................... 17
3-1 Setup Wizard ................................................................................................. 17
3-1-1 Travel Router mode ........................................................................... 17
3-1-2 Wireless ISP mode ............................................................................. 20
3-2 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 24
3-3 WPS Setup ..................................................................................................... 26
3-4 Status ............................................................................................................. 27
Chapter IV: Appendix .................................................................................................. 29
4-1 Hardware Specification ................................................................................. 29
4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 30
4-3 Glossary ......................................................................................................... 33

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ChapterI:ProductInformation
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1‐1Introductionandsafetyinformation
Thank you for purchasing this AC600 Wireless LAN dual band travel
router! This cost-effective router is the best choice for Traveler / Hotel
Room users, all computers and network devices can share a single xDSL /
cable modem internet connection at high speed.
With built-in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios, this router supports both of
the IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n/ac wireless network capabilities
selectable, all computers and wireless-enabled network devices (including
PDA, Smart phone, Game console, Tablet and more!) can connect to this
wireless router without additional cabling, you can transfer file for up to
150Mbps/433Mbps (transfer data rate)!
Other features of this router including:
•Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless devices selectable.
•High wireless access throughput, up to 150Mbps/433Mbps (transfer data
rate)!
•Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line.
•Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection.
•Access private LAN servers from the internet.
•One WAN/LAN Fast Ethernet port (10/100M).
•Provides IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN capability.
•Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup.
•Support multiple wireless modes like: Travel Router, Wireless ISP.
•Easy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and management
purposes.
•Auto MDI / MDI-X function for wired Ethernet port.

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1‐2SafetyInformation
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the
following safety instructions:
1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router
outdoor.
2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or
bathroom. Also, do not left this router in the car in summer.
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the
router first.
4. If you want to place this router at high places or hang on the wall, please
make sure the router is firmly secured. Falling from high places would
damage the router and its accessories, and warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to
small children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their nose
or month and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS
ROUTER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
6. The router will become hot when being used for long time (This is
normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this router on paper, cloth,
or other flammable materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found that the
router is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and
ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the router, warranty will be void.
8. If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hand
to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or
contact an experienced technician for help.
9. If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out
from the router or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the
electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.

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1‐3SystemRequirements
zInternet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45
Ethernet port.
zComputer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface
card.
zWeb browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox or
Safari web browser).
zAn available USB Port or USB power adapter (Output: DC5V/0.6A)

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1‐4PackageContents
Before starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything missing in
the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing
items:
□Broadband Wireless Travel Router (1 pcs)
□Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs)
□User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs)

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1‐5Familiarwithyournewwirelessbroadbandrouter
LED indication
LED
Indication Definition
WLAN
Travel Router mode:
On Solid: Wireless WPS function is enabled.
Blinking: Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
Wireless ISP mode:
On Solid: Wireless WPS function is enabled.
Blinking: Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
Ethernet
On Solid: Ethernet port is connected.
Blinking: Ethernet port activity (transferring or receiving data).
Travel Router mode: WAN Port
Wireless ISP mode: LAN Port
System
On Solid:
- Router detect reset button is pressed and hold for 2~5 seconds (do system
reboot).
Blinking:
- Router detect reset button is pressed and hold for more 5 seconds (do
restore all settings to factory defaults).
Function Panel

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Function
Panel Definition
Reset Press and hold 2~5 seconds to do system reboot,
Press and hold > 5 seconds till SYS LED is blinking to
do restore all settings to factory defaults
WPS Press and hold WPS button for 3 seconds till WLAN
LED is On Solid to start WPS H/W PBC.
5G band Switch to 5G, WiFi of Travel Router will run on 5G
band, 11a/n/ac mode.
2.4G band Switch to 2.4G, WiFi of Travel Router will run on 2.4G
band, 11b/g/n mode.
USB Cable
and Connector For Travel router power supply only.
Ethernet Port Travel Router mode: WAN Port
Wireless ISP mode: LAN Port

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ChapterII:SystemandNetworkSetup
2‐1Buildnetworkconnection
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection
between your new Travel router and your computers, network devices:
1. Connect your xDSL / cable modem or hotel LAN cable to the WAN port
of Travel Router by Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the USB cable to the PC / NB USB Port to getting the power
supply, You can also use mobile phone power adapter to the wall outlet,
and then connect Travel Router USB cable to the “USB Power Jack” of
the power adapter.

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2‐2Networksetup
Please use the web browser to configure the wireless router. A computer
with wireless LAN connection to the wireless router is required for this
first-time configuration.
1. Site survey by Windows Zero Configure, you can find Travel Router call
the “6288ACLxxxx”, please select and connect.

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2. Start the web browser and input the IP address of wireless router in
address bar, and the following message should be shown.
Default IP: 192.168.2.1
3. Please input user name and password, then click ‘OK’ to access web
management interface of wireless router.
Default User name: admin
Default Password: 1234
4. The wireless router have two operation modes (Traver Route / Wireless
ISP), factory default mode is “Travel router ”. First-time configure the

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wireless router, please click “Setup Wizard”.
NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you’re
being prompted to input user name and password again, it means you
didn’t input username and password correctly. Please retype user
name and password again. If you’re certain about the user name and
password you type are correct, please go to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ to
perform a factory reset, to set the password back to default value.
TIP: This page shows the four major setting categories: Setup Wizard,
Advanced Setup, WPS Setup and Status. You can find the shortcut
which leads to these setting categories at the upper-right corner of
every page, and you can jump to another category directly by clicking
the link, and don’t have to go back to the first page.

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ChapterIIIWEBGUIconfiguration
3‐1SetupWizard
The setup wizard will guide you to configure Travel Router for first time.
Please follow the setup wizard step by step.
Welcome to Setup Wizard, please click “Next”.
3‐1‐1TravelRoutermode
Select this mode is you have a wired Ethernet connection and you want to
convert it to wireless connection and share to multiple wireless client
devices such like your mobile phone, tablet, notebook..and so on.
(In this mode, Ethernet port configure become to the WAN port.)
Select operation mode: Please select “Travel Router” mode, then click
“Next”.

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Wireless Basic Function Setting: You can setting wireless band, wireless
network name (SSID), channel width, data rate and channel number, then
click “Next”’ when you finish.
Wireless Security Setting: You can setting encryption for your wireless
security, then click “Finished”’ when you finish.

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Change Setting Successfully: Please press “Reboot Now” to restart the
wireless router to make the changes take effect.
Add the URL to your bookmark (my favorite list) Default: "Save"
(we recommend you to save it for quick access to the Web setting page next
time)
(Supports IE and Firefox only. Please add the access key to the bookmark
manually if you use other browsers)

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3‐1‐2WirelessISPmode
Select this mode is your network service provider uses wireless network to
provide you Internet service.
(In this mode, Ethernet port configure become to the LAN port.)
Select operation mode: Please select “Wireless ISP” mode, then click
“Next”.