TP-Link archer VR900V User manual

REV1.0.0 1910011504
Archer VR900v
User Guide
AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit
VoIP VDSL2 Modem Router

Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1. 3. Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. 3. 1.Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. 3. 2.The Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1. 3. 3.The Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3. Log into Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. 2. Manually Set up an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 5. Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5. 1. Connecting the Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5. 2. DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5. 2. 1.Registering DECT Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5. 2. 2.Conguring DECT Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. 3. Entering Telephone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. 4. Telephone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5. 4. 1.Telephone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5. 4. 2.Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5. 5. Telephony Devices Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5. 6. Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5. 7. Calling via Which Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5. 8. Call Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5. 8. 1.Do Not Disturb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5. 8. 2.Blocking Certain Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5. 8. 3.Prevent from Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5. 9. Forwarding Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5. 10. Call Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5. 11. tpPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5. 12. Voice Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 6. Bandwidth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 7. Network Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7. 1. MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7. 2. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7. 3. IP & MAC Binding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 8. USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8. 1. Local Storage Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8. 1. 1.Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8. 1. 2.Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8. 2. 1.Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8. 2. 2.Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8. 3. Media Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8. 3. 1.Access the USB disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8. 3. 2.Customize Your Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8. 4. Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8. 5. 3G/4G Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8. 5. 1.As a backup solution for Internet access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8. 5. 2.As the only way to access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Chapter 9. Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Chapter 10.Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
10. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Chapter 11.NAT Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Chapter 12.Specify Your Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
12. 1. LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
12. 1. 1.Change the LAN IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
12. 1. 2.Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
12. 1. 3.Reserve LAN IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
12. 2. Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
12. 2. 1.Specify Basic Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
12. 2. 2.Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
12. 2. 3.Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
12. 2. 4.View Wireless Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
12. 2. 5.Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
12. 3. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
12. 4. Interface Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
12. 5. Create Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
12. 6. Set up a VPN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
12. 7. 1.Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
12. 7. 2.Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP . . . . . . . 108
Chapter 13.Administrate Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
13. 1. Set System Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
13. 2. Update the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
13. 3. Back up and Restore Conguration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
13. 5. Local Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
13. 6. Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
13. 7. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Trac Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
13. 9. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
13. 10. SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Appendix A: Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Appendix B: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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About This Guide
This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the modem
router appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide
is also released with each TP-LINK modem router, you are suggested to configure your
modem router for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation
Guide before you get started with a further configuration.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
modem router/
router
Stands for AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VoIP VDSL2 Modem Router
without any explanation.
parameters
Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the
device, which may differ from the actual situation.You can set the parameters
according to your demand.
screenshots
The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual
web page of your device due to the various firmware versions. Please just
configure your product based on the actual web page.
Blue Italic Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific
section.
Blue Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, including
the menus, items, buttons, etc.
>
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For
example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering
function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
device.
symbols on the web
page
• click to edit the corresponding entry.
• click to delete the corresponding entry.
• click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.

Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your
Modem Router
This chapter introduces what the modem router can do and shows its main features
and appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Main Features
• Panel Layout

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1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s ArcherVR900v AC1900Wireless Dual Band GigabitVoIPVDSL2 Modem Router
is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with integrated wireless
router and VDSL modem, reducing hassle of configuration and saving space. Featuring
a variety of features and rich functionality, Archer VR900v is the perfect hub of your
home or business network.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Archer VR900v comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac,
backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With
higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate
a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.
1900Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With 1300Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 600Mbps over
the 2.4GHz band, Archer VR900v offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks
and ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or
web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks
like online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at
the same time.
Broad Wi-Fi Coverage and Targeted Connection
Featuring three detachable antennas and external amplifiers, Archer VR900v is able
to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced Beamforming technology
enables Archer VR900v to focus Wi-Fi signal to connected devices, delivering a more
targeted and highly efficient wireless connection.
Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing
Using the Archer VR900v’s one ultra-fast USB 3.0 port and one USB 2.0 port, you can
share a printer with multiple computers and devices on your network and can also
share files & media at home or via the FTP server while away from home.
Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port - Versatile Connectivity
The Archer VR900v supports DSL or Ethernet WAN connections (EWAN), which allows
users to have the flexibility of different Internet connections among DSL, cable or fiber
modem using its interchangeable LAN/WAN port. This unique feature makes it easier
when users need to change to fiber or cable services when necessary.

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Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network in a controlled manner without needing to expose private Wi-Fi access
codes or other personal data.
IPv6 Supported
Archer VR900v supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the
Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.
1. 2. Main Features
• Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n.
• Simultaneous 2.4GHz 600Mbps and 5GHz 1300Mbps connections for 1900Mbps of
total available bandwidth.
• 3 dual band detachable antennas and external pa provide stable signals and optimal
wireless coverage.
• Beamforming Technology brings a more targeted and highly efficient Wi-Fi
connection.
• Supports USB 3G/4G modems, USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media
Server. Share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely
via FTP server.
• Ethernet WAN (EWAN) offers another broadband connectivity option for connecting
VDSL, cable or fiber modems.
• Adopts Advanced DMT modulation and demodulation technology.
• Downstream and upstream data rates up to 100Mbps.
• Supports long transfers, the max line length can reach to 6.5Km.
• Supports VoIP.
• Supports Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit).
• DECT base station for connecting up to 6 cordless telephones.
• Built-in DHCP server.
• High speed and asymmetrical data transmit mode, provides safe and exclusive
bandwidth.
• Compatible with all mainstreams DSLAM (CO).
• Provides integrated access of internet and route function which face to SOHO user.
• Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network.
• Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies
for children or staff.

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• IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of
devices connected to the router.
• Supports IP/MAC filter and URL filter, Access Control list.
• SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks from the
Internet.
• WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against
security threats.
• Supports remote configuration and management through SNMP and CWMP.
• Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button.
• Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off.
• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
• Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering.
• Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing.
• Supports system log and flow Statistics.
• Supports IPv6.
1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. Top View
The modem router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (View from top to bottom). You
can check the modem router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

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LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
Power
On System initialization complete.
Flashing System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not
disconnect or power off the modem router.
Off Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
connected correctly.
VDSL/ADSL
On DSL line is synchronized and ready to use.
Flashing The DSL negotiation is in progress.
Off DSL synchronization failed. Please refer to Note 1 for
troubleshooting.
Internet
On The network is available with a successful Internet connection.
Off
There is no successful Internet connection or the modem
router is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to Note 2 for
troubleshooting.
Wireless 2.4Ghz
On The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.
Quick
Flashing
WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about
2 minutes. Please press the WPS button on other wireless
devices that you want to add to the network while the LED
is flashing.
Off The wireless 2.4 GHz band is disabled.
Wireless 5Ghz
On The wireless 5GHz band is working properly.
Quick
Flashing
WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about
2 minutes. Please press the WPS button on other wireless
devices that you want to add to the network while the LED
is flashing.
Off The wireless 5GHz band is disabled.
LAN
On At least one LAN port is connected.
Off No LAN port is connected.
USB
On The USB device is identified and ready to use.
Flashing The USB device is being identified.
Off No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
Phone
On The phone is off-hook or cordless phone is busy.
Flashing The phone is ringing or cordless phone is registering.
Off The phone is on-hook.

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Note:
1. If the DSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more
information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have already made a right connection,
please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.
2. If the Internet LED is off, please check your DSL LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer to 1. If your DSL
LED is ON, please check your Internet configuration.You may need to check this part of information with your ISP
and make sure everything have been input correctly.
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel
The modem router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas.
Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
Item Description
DSL
For connecting the modem router to the Internet. Connect the port to the
splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone cable. For
details, please refer to Connect Your Modem Router.
USB 3.0 For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
RESET
There are two ways to reset the modem router’s factory defaults.
Method one: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold
the RESET button for at least 8-10 seconds. And the modem router will reboot
to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default settings from Backup & Restore of the
modem router’s Web-based Management.
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4/WAN
For connecting the modem router to your PC or other Ethernet network
devices. In wireless router mode you will be able to connect to Cable/FTTH/
VDSL/ADSL devices.
1(PHONE1),
2(PHONE2)
“TAE1” and “PHONE1” are the same communication interface in different
port forms. Connect your telephone to“TAE1”or“PHONE1”according to your
telephone interface.
The same applies to“TAE2” and“PHONE2”.
POWER ON/OFF The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router.
POWER For connecting the modem router to power socket via the provided power
adapter.

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Item Description
Antennas
Used for wireless operation and data transmit.For the best WiFi performance,
we recommends that the outside two antennas be outward at about 30
degree.
1. 3. 3. The Side Panel
The modem router’s side panel shows the connection ports and buttons. Refer to the
following for detailed instructions.
Item Description
USB 2.0 For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
DECT ON/OFF For registering or paging handsets.
WiFi ON/OFF For turning on/off the Wi-Fi function.
WPS The switch for the WPS function.

Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Modem Router
• Connect Your Modem Router

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2. 1. Position Your Modem Router
With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the
wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies
depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles
may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness
and number of walls.
For your security and best Wi-Fi performance, please:
• Do Not locate the modem router in the place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
• Place the modem router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices
as well as to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• We recommends that the outside two antennas be outward at about 30 degree.
Tips: The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router
Follow the steps below to connect your modem router.
1. Connect splitter and power supply as follows and then press the POWER ON / OFF
button.
1 ) DSL connection without splitter (All-IP):

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USB 3.0
LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4/WAN
PHONE1 PHONE2
12
DSL
POWER
POWER
ON/OFF
RESET
RJ45
N F N
RJ11
RJ11-auf-RJ45-Kabel
TAE-RJ45-
Adapter
TAE-Dose
Step 1: Connect the TAE-RJ45 adapter to the modem router using an RJ11-to-RJ45
cable, and then connect the TAE-RJ45 adapter to the telephone socket.
Step 2: Plug in the power adapter supplied with the low voltage cable to the back
of your modem router. Plug the other end into a working power outlet.
2 ) DSL connection with Splitter (Standard und Universal):

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USB 3.0
LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4/WAN
PHONE1 PHONE2
12
DSL
POWER
POWER
ON/OFF
RESET
RJ45
RJ11
DSL-Splitter
N F N
TAE-Dose
NFN
AMT DSL
RJ11-auf-RJ45-KabelSplitter-Kabel RJ11
Step 1: Connect the DSL splitter to the telephone socket using the splitter cable.
Step 2: Connect the DSL splitter to your modem router using an RJ11-to-RJ45 cable.
Step 3: Plug in the power adapter supplied with the low voltage cable to the back
of your modem router. Plug the other end into a working power outlet.
2. Connect your computer to the modem router.
Method 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the LAN port on the modem router Archer
VR900v via the Ethernet cable.
Method 2: Wirelessly
Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the
product label of the modem router to connect wirelessly.
Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method. (WPS is not
supported by IOS devices.)
Note:
The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will
be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured
with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.

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2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your modem router.
3 ) The Wireless LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process.
4 ) “Connected” will appear on the device’s screen, which means the client device
has successfully connected to the modem router.

Chapter 3
Log into Your Modem
Router

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Chapter 3 Log into Your Modem Router
With aWeb-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the Archer VR900v AC1900
Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VoIP VDSL2 Modem Router. The Web-based utility can be
used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Follow the steps below to log into your modem router.
1. If the TCP/IP Protocol on your computer is set to the static (fixed) IP address, you
need to change it to obtain an IP address automatically. Refer to Appendix B:
Troubleshooting to configure your computer.
2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1. Set
a strong password using 1-15 characters and click Save.
3. Enter the password you set and click Login.
Note: For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the password that you have set to log in.