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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COPYRIGHT
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be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic,
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)