TP-Link Archer A10 User Manual

8. 1. Setting Up Access Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8. 2. Monitoring Internet Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 9. QoS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 10. Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10. 2. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10. 3. IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 11. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
11. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 12. VPN Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chapter 13. Customize Your Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
13. 1. Change the LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
13. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
13. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
13. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
13. 5. Create Static Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
13. 6. Specify Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
13. 7. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
13. 7. 1. Method 1: Use the WPS Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
13. 7. 2. Set the Router’s PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
13. 7. 3. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
13. 8. Set Wireless MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
13. 9. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 14. Manage the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
14. 1. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
14. 2. Test the Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
14. 3. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
14. 3. 1. Online Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

TP-Link Archer A10 Specifications

General

Output current	1.5 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power source type	DC
Product type	Tabletop router
On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Black
LED indicators	LTE, Link, Power
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1733 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Antennas quantity	3
3G	-
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, SSID, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2
Switching protocols	IPv4, IPv6
Certification	FCC, CE, RoHS, RCM, IC, NCC, BSMI
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	164 mm
Width	216 mm
Height	36.8 mm

Summary

Get to Know About Your Router

Product Overview

Introduces the router's capabilities and target audience for SOHO networks.

Panel Layout

Details the physical components and ports of the router.

Connect the Hardware

Connect Your Router

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

Method 1: Wired

Instructions for connecting a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable.

Method 2: Wirelessly

Instructions for connecting a computer or device wirelessly using SSID and password.

Log In to Your Router

Set Up Internet Connection

Use Quick Setup Wizard

Guides users through a simplified setup process for internet connection.

Manually Set up Your Internet Connection

Detailed steps for configuring internet connection settings manually based on ISP information.

Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection

Instructions for configuring IPv6 internet connection types if supported by the ISP.

Set Up the Router as an Access Point

Guest Network

Create a Network for Guests

Steps to set up a separate Wi-Fi network for guests.

Parental Controls

Setting Up Access Restrictions

How to block inappropriate content and set time limits for specific devices.

Monitoring Internet Usage

Network Security

Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks

How to enable SPI Firewall and DoS Protection to defend against cyber threats.

Access Control

How to block or allow specific devices to access the network using MAC filtering.

IP & MAC Binding

How to bind IP and MAC addresses to prevent ARP spoofing and attacks.

NAT Forwarding

Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers

Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering

VPN Server

Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network

Steps to set up an OpenVPN server for secure remote access to the home network.

Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network

Customize Your Network Settings

Change the LAN Settings

Specify Wireless Settings

How to customize wireless network name (SSID), password, security, and other parameters.

Manage the Router

Test the Network Connectivity

How to use diagnostic tools like Ping and Traceroute to test network connectivity.

Upgrade the Firmware

Instructions for upgrading the router's firmware via online or local methods.

Restore Interrupted Upgrade after Power Failure

Backup and Restore Configuration Settings

How to back up current settings and restore them or reset the router to factory defaults.

DoS Protection Settings