TP-Link AC1200 User Manual

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Chapter 8 NAT Forwarding
8. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual
Servers
When you build up a server on the local network and want to share it on the internet,
Virtual Servers can realize the service and provide it to internet users. At the same time
Virtual Servers can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from
the internet.
Virtual Servers can be used for setting up public services on your local network, such as
HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different services use different service ports.
Port 80 is used in HTTP service, port 21 in FTP service, port 25 in SMTP service and port
110 in POP3 service. Please verify the service port number before the configuration.
Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my
friends through the internet.
For example, the personal website has been built on my home
PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends on the internet can
visit my website in some way. The PC is connected to the router
with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154.
Personal Website
Home
Router
WAN: 218.18.232.154LAN
1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example
192.168.0.100.
2. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or
the password you set for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Virtual Servers.
4. Click
Add. Click View Existing Services and select HTTP. The
External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically
filled in. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 in the
Internal IP field.
5. Click
Save.
I want to:
How can I
do that?
INTERNET

TP-Link AC1200 Specifications

General

Type	-
Windows operating systems supported	Yes
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	867 Mbit/s
Product color	White
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 30 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Power consumption (typical)	9 W
Antennas quantity	3
Antenna gain level (max)	3 dBi
Sustainability certificates	RoHS

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	125 mm
Width	202 mm
Height	86 mm

Summary

Connect the Hardware

Connect Your Router

Step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the router to the modem and devices.

Log In to Your Router

Set Up Internet Connection

Use Quick Setup Wizard

Guides users through an automated setup process for internet connectivity.

Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

Details manual configuration steps for various internet connection types.

Parental Controls

Network Security

Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks

Covers SPI Firewall and DoS Protection to safeguard the network from threats.

Access Control

Enables blocking or allowing specific devices to access the network via Blacklist or Whitelist.

IP & MAC Binding

NAT Forwarding

Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers

VPN Server

Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network

Guides setting up OpenVPN server for secure remote access to the home network.

Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network

Manage the Router

Test the Network Connectivity

Upgrade the Firmware

Provides methods for upgrading the router's firmware to the latest version.

Change the Login Password

Remote Management

Troubleshooting

Forget Wireless Password

Steps to retrieve or reset the wireless password if forgotten.

Forget Web Management Password

Instructions for resetting the router's web management password.

Cannot Log In to Web Management Page

Troubleshooting steps for login issues to the web interface.

Cannot Access Internet After Configuration

Guidance for resolving internet access issues after configuration.

Wireless Network Not Found or Cannot Connect

Steps to troubleshoot issues with finding or connecting to wireless networks.