[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How do I share a USB drive on my Archer C8, C9, C5 V2, router?
A:

[Assistant]
The Local storage-sharing feature allows you to share a USB storage device that is connected to the router, (USB Drive or mobile Hard Disk Drive) to other wired or wireless users on the same network.
You may also refer the below articles to know:
How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and iOS phone
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS
HOW TO SET UP:
Plug the USB storage into the USB port of the TP-Link router and wait until the USB LED is a solid blue.
Configure the USB share within the tp-link configuration page on the Archer C8 as an example
1.) Open a web browser (Internet explorer, Google Chrome, Apple Safari) and type in the address bar tplinklogin.net
2.) You will be prompted to enter a user name and password for which you will want to input admin for both.
3.) Once you log in click on “advance” to open the advance menu on the TP-Link router.
4.) Within the next screen, you will want to click on USB on the left menu to access the configuration options of the attached USB drive.
5.) Click on Device Settings listed below USB Settings on the left menu to ensure you are within the correct menu. Within here you will want to ensure that your USB drive is recognized and there is a check mark on active as the below example shows below.
6.) Once your USB drive is detected and active, please click on “file sharing” as displayed below.
7.) If you would like to use a specific user name and password for access to your selected media/documents, please click on “use the following account.” Within the “user name" and "password”, please create your desired name and password. You will then need to confirm your password on the “confirm password” section.
8.) You will then want to choose your sharing method from the three options below. In addition, you will want to choose if you are going to share all folders/files found within the attached drive or share only selected folders. Choosing “share selected folders” will open up the Sharing Content (Media file, Document files, Compress files and so on.) below to allow you to configure the folders you would like to share, the write access, select guest accessibility, enable authentication requirement for accessing the selected folders, rename the share name, and select your volume name. Once you have selected the sharing method please ensure you have clicked save.
a.) Network Neighborhood: This is the standard method of sharing Documents/Media files within a home network. Selecting this option, you will be able to utilize this shared drive within your media players running on your home networks.
b.) FTP: If you are running a FTP client within your network or have networking devices that utilize/run as a FTP client this would be the ideal selection.
c.) FTP (Remote): If you are going to share your USB connected drive across through the internet. You will then select this option. The Ip address listed will be the address of your WAN IP address found within the status section of the router. Clicking edit will allow you to configure the MTU Size, Primary and secondary DNS, and your host name. Normally no need to click edit if unnecessary.
9.)
Once you select the “share selected folders” section. You will then be able to configure and setup each folder within your drive you would like to share by clicking on the “create share folder” to access this configuration option.
10. Within the “share selected folders” You will be able to select the single folder you would like to share (you may only select one folder at a time). You will also be able to select, from the top of the window, if guest would be allowed to access this, if a user name/password is required, if the people accessing it can write to the shared folder, and the name of the share folder. Once you have selected your folder and desired settings please ensure you do click save at the bottom of the page.
To access the media if you selected “network neighborhood” through your desired device please follow the below suggestions. Make certain “Enable Media Sharing” is checked. If your media doesn’t initially show up please refresh the list.
Access the Media Server on PS3
Select (Search for Media Servers) under (Photo), (Music), or (Video). The TP-Link Media Servers that can be connected will be displayed.
Access the Media Server on XBOX360
The TP-Link Media Servers that can be connected will be displayed in Video/Music/Picture Library.
Access the Media Server on Windows Media Player
11.) If you have selected to share the your USB drive as an FTP server you may access them via the following methods:
a.)Internal network access:
The FTP server may be accessed by local network and external network. Please open the web browser and type in address ftp://LAN IP, press enter. Then type in your account (if you configured a separate user name and password as described above you would input that when prompted. The default is the same as to access the router itself- admin for both the user name and password) to access to the FTP server. Here the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1.
b.) To access the FTP server outside of your network use the IP address and port listed on the FTP (remote) and type this within a browsers address bar and input your user name and password if prompted (if you configured a separate user name and password as described above you would input that when prompted. The default is the same as to access the router itself- admin for both the user name and password).
Notes:
If the FTP server does not take effect immediately, please wait a few minutes.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to share and access files on your local network drive through the Archer C8, C9, C5 V2 router
A:

[Assistant]
The File sharing feature allows you to share a USB storage device that’s connected to the router, (USB Drive or mobile Hard Disk Drive) to other wired or wireless users on the same network.
Step 1
Plug a USB Storage device into the USB port,make sure the USB light lit up on the router.
Step 2
Access the web interface of Archer C8 as an example.
Please click here to access the web interface.
Step 3
Click Advanced on the top, then click USB Settings -> Device Settings on the left side menu. Check whether the USB device is identified by Archer C8.If there is no device listed on this page, please click Scan and you may try unplug the USB device and plug it back in.
If the USB device is identified, the Storage Sharing function will be Enabled by default, and it is set to share the whole device by default.
Step 4
Go to Advanced->USB Settings->File Sharing->Here you can create a separate login account for the USB device or Use Login Account to use the same account as the router’s management page login account->Save
Step 5
If you want to share the whole USB device, select Share All ->Save
If you want to customize the shared content, select Share Selected Folders->Create Share Folder
Set up the folders one by one on this page->Save
Below are explanations for the options:
Volume Name - From the pull-down list, select which volume to save the file under.
Share Name - Name of the shared folder, customized by users.
Allow Guest Network Access - Select the check box to allow the Guest Network to have access to the shared folder.
Enable Authentication - Select the check box to require users to log in with a username and password.
Enable Write Access - Select the check box to allow users to make changes to the folder content.
Enable Media Sharing - Enable media server function, you may click here to get more info.
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Step 6
Access the USB Storage
For Windows Users:
Press Windows key and R key on the keyboard at the same time to open the Run application,
Input \\tplinklogin.net or \\192.168.0.1in the dialog box.
Click OK
For Mac OS X Users:
On the top tray, go to Go > Connect to Server
Input Server Address smb://tplinklogin.net or smb://192.168.0.1
Click Connect
For Linux Users:
On the top tray, go to Places > Connect toServer
Choose Service type： Windows share
Input Server tplinklogin.net or 192.168.0.1
Input the corresponding Folder name e.g. Volume9
Click Connect
Note:
Some USB storage devices may require using the bundled external power.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to set up and manage access to your shared storage with the Archer C2 and Archer C20i routers
A:

[Assistant]
Step 1
Plug an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash drive into this Router. Then please refer to following link to log into the router.
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Step 2
On the left menu, go to USB Settings->USB Mass Storage. When there is no USB device connected, it will show the following picture.
When you plug your USB drive into the router, then your device will show up here. If you want to unplug the USB from the router, please click the Disconnect button first.
Step 3
Set the User Accounts.
Please go to USB Settings--> User Accounts
There is a default item (you cannot delete the item, but you can change the username and password.).
Besides, you can add four more items (you can delete the items or change the username and password.).
Step 4
Configure Storage Sharing.
Please go to USB settings-->Storage sharing.
You may choose Anonymous access to all volumes.This function is enabled by default, so users can access all activated volumes of Storage Sharing without accounts. If you want to share some specific folders, uncheck the box to disable this function. And Folder Table will be displayed as shown below.
You can click Add new folder to add in an additional one here:
Then the new folder will show up in the Folder Table. And you can configure the User Access to each folder by clicking the Edit button.
Step 4
Enjoy Storage Sharing.
You can press Windows logo + R then type \\tplinklogin.net\ or \\tplinklogin.net\ share name (for example \\tplinklogin.net\123) in the Run dialog box and press Enter. A window will pop up requiring the username and password, please type in the corresponding username and password configured in Step 3.
For how to access to the USB drive via router's Network Sharing function on Mac, please click here.
Note:
Some USB storage devices may require using the bundled external power.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to Use the Local Storage Sharing Feature
A:

[Assistant]
NOTE: We've updated the new version on another FAQ, please refer to them:
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS
How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and iOS phone
Here takes wireless router as an example. The domain name are varied by differnet products please find it on the lable of your product.
The Local storage sharing feature allows you to share a USB storage device that’s connected to the router, (USB Drive or mobile Hard Disk Drive) to other wired or wireless users on the same network. This article illustrates how to access your USB storage device via your computer, which is on the premise that you have already configured the network sharing function on your router. If you don’t know how to do it, please click here to get the specific instruction.
You can access the USB Storage by the following steps:
l For Windows Users:
Press Windows key and Rkey on the keyboard at the same time to open the Run application,
Input \\tplinkwifi.net in the dialog box.
Click OK
For more detailed instruction ,please click:
How to open the network shared folder with TP-Link wireless routers on Windows computer?
l For Mac OS X Users:
On the top tray, go to Go > Connect to Server
Input Server Address :
smb://tplinkwifi.net
Click Connect
For more detailed instruction ,please click:
How to access my USB NAS device on the TP-Link wireless routers from my Mac computer?
l For Linux Users:
On the top tray, go toPlaces > Connect to Server
Choose Service type：Windows share
Input Server:
tplinkwifi.net
Input the corresponding Folder name e.g. Volume9
Click Connect
Note:
Some USB storage devices may require using the bundled external power.
If you want to setup different accounts for access rights protection, please follow this instruction:
How to change the Network Sharing Settings on TP-Link wireless routers?
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to open the network shared folder with TP-Link wireless routers on Windows computer
A:

[Assistant]
Some TP-Link wireless routers have a USB port which allows you to share the USB storage device in your Local Area Network. This article illustrates how to access your USB device via your Windows computer, which is on the premise that you have already configured the network sharing function on your router. If you don’t know how to do it, please click here to get the specific instruction.
If you have MAC computer,please follow this link:
How to access my USB NAS device on the TP-Link wireless routers from my Mac computer?
Here we take TL-WR1043ND V1 and Win XP for example.
Note:Some models’ default access could be 192.168.0.1 or tplinklogin.net .click here to find out the right default access of your model.
There are 3 different ways to open the network shared folder for windows computer.
A. On your computer ,please click on Start->RUN.
B. On your computer,please right click the icon My Computer->Map Network Drive…
Double click the icon My computer, you can see the icon for the network sharing folder.
You may double click it and type in the Username& Password to open it.
C. On your compuer ,please right click the icon My computer-> Map Network Drive…->Sign up for online storage or connect to a network server.
Click Next.
Select Choose another network location and then click Next.
Type in the address for the folder, click Next.
Type in a network place name as you like and click Next.
Click Finish.
In the future, you may double click the icon My Network Places to find out the network sharing folder.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to access my USB NAS device on the TP-Link wireless routers from my Mac computer
A:

[Assistant]
Some TP-Link wireless routers have a USB port which allows you to share the USB storage device in your Local Area Network. This article illustrates how to access your NAS device via your Apple computer, which is on the premise that you have already configured the network sharing function on your router. If you don’t know how to do it, please click here to get the specific instruction.
Note:We take TL-WR1043ND V1 as example in this article.Some models' default access could be 192.168.0.1 or tplinklogin.net.Please click here to find out the right default access of your model.
Step 1
Go to Finder->Go->Connect to Server.
Step 2
In the pop-up window, please type in smb://192.168.1.1/volume1 and then click on Connect.
Step 3
In the pop-up dialog box, please enter your username and password which are configured by you on the router’s interface of Network Sharing->User Accounts, then hit on Connect.
Finally, you can access your Network storage device.
If you still cannot make it, please feel free to contact TP-Link support.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to change the Network Sharing Settings on TP-Link wireless routers
A:

[Assistant]
NOTE: We've updated the new version on another FAQ, please refer to them:
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS
How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and iOS phone
Step 1 Open the web browser and log into the router's web interface. For how to log in please click here .
Note:We take TL-WR1043ND V1 as example in this article. some models' default access could be 192.168.0.1 or tplinklogin.net.
Step 2 On the left menu, go to USB Settings, and then User Accounts. Click on Add New User or Edit to add or modify user account.
Note: In default settings, there are two items that cannot be deleted and Username cannot be modified. Besides, two more items can be added. About the new item, it can be deleted. Besides, User Name, Password, Storage Authority and FTP Access can be modified.
Step 3 Please restart the network sharing service to make the new settings take effect. You can click the Stop button and then Start shown as below:
Warning! Sometimes, after change User Accounts on TL-WR1043ND, following windows may stop you to access to shared files, which caused by recorded user account in your computer.
That can be solved by deleting it. On your computer, please click Start, and then click on Run and type in run in search box.
If you used to visit the shared files by \\192.168.1.1, please delete recorded user account on your computer with net use\\192.168.1.1/delete/yes ;
If you used to visit the shared files by \\192.168.1.1\share name, please delete recorded user account on your computer with net use\\192.168.1.1\share name/delete/yes .
It is still cannot solve the problem, it is suggested to restart your computer. When login window comes up, please login with new user account.
If you are not sure how to access the USB strorage on your computers,please click here.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS
A:

[Assistant]
NOTE: If you failed to access the USB drive, please refer to the FAQ: Can't access my USB drive plugged into TP-Link router
This article tells you how to access the USB storage device on Windows and macOS via Samba, FTP locally and remotely.
Router Settings
1. Plug the USB storage device into the USB port of the TP-Link router.
2. Log in to the router’s webpage. You may refer to the FAQ How do I log into the web-based Utility (Management Page) of the TP-Link wireless router?
3. Go to USB settings. (Advanced->USB->USB storage Device). If the router recognizes the USB storage device, it will show in the status.
4. Considering the safety, we suggest you enable the“Secure Sharing” option to prevent others from accessing your USB drive without login.
Access the USB drive on Windows and macOS.
There are 2 options to visit the USB drive. Please make sure the corresponding services are enabled.
Option 1. Access USB drive locally
1). Windows.
SMB(Samba):
Open File explorer. Type \\tplinkwifi.net or \\192.168.0.1
Note:192.168.0.1 is the LAN IP of the router. If you have changed it, please use the current LAN IP of our router.
Type in the username and password above to log in.
FTP:
Open File explorer, type ftp://tplinkwifi.net or ftp://192.168.0.1. Type in the username and password above to log in.
2) MacOS.
Open Finder, select “Go”, then click “Connect to Server...”
SMB(Samba):
Type smb://tplinkwifi.net or smb://192.168.0.1 .(192.168.0.1 is the LAN IP of router)
FTP:
Type ftp://tplinkwifi.net or ftp://192.168.0.1
Type the username and password above to login.
Option 2. Access USB drive remotely.
Please attention that only FTP is supported to access the USB drive remotely. Check “Internet FTP”, then click save to enable the Internet FTP service. Using the address in the screenshot to visit the USB remotely.
1). Windows.
Open File explorer. Type in ftp://WAN IP
Remind:
The IP address 10.10.10.13 in this example is the WAN IP of your router. (Find the WAN IP via Advanced >- Status)
2).MacOS.
Open Finder, select “Go”, then click “Connect to Server...”.Type in ftp://WAN IP to access the USB drive remotely. Type in your username and password to log in.
If you need to access a USB storage device from the phone, please refer to the FAQ:
How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and IOS phone?
Tips: How to map a USB drive in the windows system
1. Open windows explorer.
2. Click Computer. Click Map network drive.
3. Type \\192.168.0.1\ in the address bar. Then click Browse...
Select the folder you want to share. Click OK. Then click Finish.
Note:192.168.0.1 is the LAN IP of the router. If you have changed it, please use the current LAN IP of our router.
4. After finishing, you can see the mapping drive in windows explorer.
To get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to access your USB drive via FTP server withTL-WR902AC (new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
You can share specific folders on you USB drive on the LAN or access your USB drive outside the local area network.
For example:
• Only share specific folders with clients on the LAN.
• Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying for) a photo-sharing site or email system.
• Get a safe backup for the material for a presentation.
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to USB Settings > USB Mass Storage and click Disconnect.
To set user accounts:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
2. Go to USB Settings > User Accounts.
3. Choose the Index for the account and specify a new username and password in the New Username and New Password fields, and reenter the password for confirmation.
Note: For an account with Index 1, it is the Super User with full access to all active volumes and shared folders.
4. Click Set.
5. You can check the newly added account and also edit or delete the account.
To set up your FTP server:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
2. Go to USB Settings > FTP Server.
3. Click Enable to enable the FTP Server.
4. Click Enable to enable the internet access to the FTP server.
5. Specify a port number for the Service Port. The default value is 21.
6. Click Apply.
To specify a folder to be accessed via the FTP server:
1. Go to USB Settings > FTP Server.
2. Click Add New Folder.
3. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share. And determine the access right of user accounts.
4. Click Apply.
5. You can check which folder is shared and also edit or delete the folder.
To access the USB disk locally:
For Windows:
Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer), type the server address ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, enter a username and password and then press [Enter].
Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example.
For Mac:
1) Click Go in the top left corner of the desktop and go to Connect to Server.
2) Type the server address ftp://tplinkwifi.net.
3) Click Connect.
4) When prompted, select the Registered User radio box and enter a username and password.
To access the USB disk remotely:
For Windows:
1) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for Windows users) or open a web browser.
2) Type the server address in the address bar:
Type in ftp://<WAN IP address of the router>:<port number> (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If you have specified a domain name for the router, you can also type in ftp://<domain name>:<port number> (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21)
3) Press [Enter].
4) Access with the username and password.
Tips: You can also access the USB disk via a third-party app for network files management, which can resume broken file transfers.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and use the FTP Server Function on the Wi-Fi router(new designed blue UI)
A:

[Assistant]
Note: Here take Archer C2600 as an example.
You may also refer the below articles to know:
How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and iOS phone
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS
Step 1
Plug a USB Storage device into the USB port,make sure the USB light lit up on the router.
Step 2.
Access to the management interface of the router.
Please click here to access the web interface.
Step 3
Click Advanced on the top, then click USB Settings -> Device Settings on the left side menu. Check whether the USB device is identified by Archer C2600.If there is no device listed on this page, please click Scan and you may try unplug the USB device and plug it back in.
Step 4.
Check the options FTP and FTP(Remote) to enable FTP server function.
On the Sharing Settings apart below, the Network/Media Server Name can be changed to something else.
Switch on Enable Authentication on the bottom. This takes effect when Share All is on.
Go to Sharing Account on the top to Use New Account to create a separate login account for the USB device or Use Default Account to use the same account as the router’s management page login account, then click on save.
Step5.
It is set to share all the files by default. If you want to customize the shared content, switch off Share All, and click on add to choose specific folder.
Below are explanations for the options:
Volume Name - From the pull-down list, select which volume to save the file under.
Floder Path- Path to the folder is determined by where the file is saved.
Folder Name - Name of the shared folder, customized by users.
Allow Guest Network Access - Select the check box to allow the Guest Network to have access to the shared folder.
Enable Authentication - Select the check box to require users to log in with a username and password.
Enable Write Access - Select the check box to allow users to make changes to the folder content.
Enable Media Sharing - Enable media server function, you may click here to get more info.
Step 6
Now the FTP server can be accessed by local network. Please open the web browser and type in address ftp://LAN IP, press enter. Then type in your account to access to the FTP server. Here the LAN IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1.
You can also access the FTP server by external network. Please type in address ftp://WAN IP to access to it.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and use the FTP Server Function on the Archer C7/C5
A:

[Assistant]
This article applies to Archer C7 V2/V3 with firmware published on 2014/9/29 and later, Archer C5 V1 with firmware published on 2014/9/12 and later.
You may also refer the below articles to know:
How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and iOS phone
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS
Take Archer C7 as an example.
Step 1
Plug a USB Storage device into the USB port, make sure the USB light lit up on the router.
Step 2
Access the web interface of Archer C7.
Step 3
Click USB Settings -> Disk Settings on the left side menu. Check whether the USB device is identified by C7.If there is no device listed on this page, please click Scan and you may try unplug the USB device and plug it back in.
Step 4
Go to USB Settings-> Folder Sharing->Here you can create a separate login account for the USB device or Use Following Account to use the same account as the router’s management page login account ->Save
Step 5
Check the options FTP and FTP (Remote) to enable FTP server function.
Check the option Require Login if you want to access with the login account.
If you want to share the whole USB device, select Sharing All ->Save
If you want to customize the shared content, select Share Selected Folders->Create Share Folder
Set up the folders one by one on this page.
Below are explanations for the options:
Folder Path - Path to the folder is determined by where the file is saved.
Share Name - Name of the shared folder, customized by users.
Allow Guest Network Access - Select the check box to allow the Guest Network to have access to the shared folder.
Enable Authentication - Select the check box to require users to log in with a username and password.
Enable Write Access - Select the check box to allow users to make changes to the folder content.
Enable Media Sharing - Enable media server function, you may click here to get more info.
Step 6
Now the FTP server can be accessed by local network. Please open the web browser and type in address ftp://LAN IP, press enter. Then type in your account to access to the FTP server. Here the LAN IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1.
You can also access the FTP server by external network. Please type in address ftp://WAN IP to access to it.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and use the FTP Server Function on the Archer C8, C9, C5 V2 router
A:

[Assistant]
You may also refer the below articles to know:
How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and iOS phone
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS
Step 1
Plug a USB Storage device into the USB port, make sure the USB light lit up on the router.
Step 2
Access the web interface of Archer C8 as an example.
Please click here to access the web interface.
Step 3
Click Advanced on the top, then click USB Settings -> Device Settings on the left side menu. Check whether the USB device is indentified by C8.If there is no device listed on this page, please click Scan and you may try unplug the USB device and plug it back in .
Step 4
Go to Advanced->USB Settings->File Sharing->Here you can create a separate login account for the USB device or Use Login Account to use the same account as the router’s management page login account ->Save
Step 5
Check the options FTP and FTP(Remote) to enable FTP server function.
Check the option Require Login if you want to access with the login account.
If you want to share the whole USB device, select Share All ->Save
If you want to customize the shared content, select Share Selected Folders->Create Share Folder
Set up the folders one by one on this page.
Below are explanations for the options:
Volume Name - From the pull-down list, select which volume to save the file under.
Share Name - Name of the shared folder, customized by users.
Allow Guest Network Access - Select the check box to allow the Guest Network to have access to the shared folder.
Enable Authentication - Select the check box to require users to log in with a username and password.
Enable Write Access - Select the check box to allow users to make changes to the folder content.
Enable Media Sharing - Enable media server function, you may click here to get more info.
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Step 6
Now the FTP server can be accessed by local network. Please open the web browser and type in address ftp://LAN IP, press enter. Then type in your account to access to the FTP server. Here the LAN IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1.
You can also access the FTP server by external network. Please type in address ftp://WAN IP to access to it.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and use the FTP Server feature on the the Archer C2 and Archer C20i routers
A:

[Assistant]
You may also refer the below articles to know:
How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and iOS phone
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS
Step 1
Plug an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash drive into this Router. Then please refer to following link to log into the router.
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Step 2
On the left menu, go to USB Settings->USB Mass Storage. When there is no USB device connected, it will show the following picture.
When you plug your USB drive into the router, then your device will show up here. If you want to unplug the USB from the router, please click the Disconnect button first.
Step 3
Set the User Accounts.
Please go to USB Settings--> User Accounts
There is a default item (you cannot delete the item or change the User Name).
Besides, you can add four more items (you can delete the items or change the user name and password. ).
Step 4
Configure FTP function.
Please go to USB settings-->FTP Server. Enable the FTP server and you can Add New folder here and Edit the User Access authority to the FTP Server.
Add New Folder:
You can also Enable the Internet Access of the FTP Server on this page.
Then Internet access address will show up here, which is the WAN IP address of the router.
Step5
Now the FTP server can be accessed by local network and external network. Please open the web browser and type in address ftp://LAN IP or ftp://tplinklogin.net, press enter. Then type in your account to access to the FTP server.
You can also access the FTP server by external network. Please type in address ftp://wan IP to access to it.
NOTE: If the router is connected to a modem and the router has private WAN IP addresses, you need to do a port forwarding for the router on your modem and use the ftp://WAN IP of the modem:port No. to visit the FTP server from the Internet.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and use the FTP Server Function on TP-Link wireless routers
A:

[Assistant]
If you have Archer C7 V2/V3 with firmware published on 2014/9/29 and later, Archer C5 V1 with firmware published on 2014/9/12 and later. Please follow this instruction to set it up:
How to setup and use the FTP Server Function on the Archer C7/C5?
If you have Archer C2, Archer C20i, please follow this instruction to set it up:
How to set up and use the FTP Server feature on the Archer C2 and Archer C20i routers?
If you have Archer C8, Archer C9, Archer C5 V2, please follow this instruction to set it up:
How to setup and use the FTP Server Function on the Archer C8 or C9 router?
You may also refer the below articles to know:
How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and iOS phone
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS
Step 1 Plug a USB Storage device into the USB port, make sure the USB light lit up on the router.
Step 2 Access the web interface of the router.
Step 3 Click USB Settings -> FTP Server on the left side menu.
Step 4 Before configuring the FTP Server, the USB storage device must be recognized first. Click Add New Folder button.
Step 5 Click on the volume you want to share.
Step 6 Select the subfolder. You can select some of them or all, by yourself. Create a display name for you folder and then click Save.
Step 7 Your shared folders will be listed on the FTP home page. If you want to use the Internet Access, please select Enable. Then click Save. At last, click Start to start the FTP function.
Step 8 Click USB Settings -> User Accounts to edit or create a new account.
The default two accounts are admin and guest.
Step 9 Now the FTP server can be accessed by local network and external network. Please open the web browser and type in address ftp://LAN IP, press enter. Then type in your account to access to the FTP server. Here the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.1.
Step 10 You can also access the FTP server by external network. Please type in address ftp://wan IP to access to it.
You may have dual WAN access to the internet, so you can see a public IP in the FTP server configuration page. And you can also access to the FTP server by this public IP.
Notes:
If the FTP server can’t take effect immediately, please wait a few minutes.
Or restart the service by clicking stop/start button.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to access your USB drive via Media Server with TL-WR902AC (new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
The Media Server feature allows to view photos, play music and watch movies on the USB drive directly with DLNA-supported devices, such as on your computer, pad and PS2/3/4.
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Tips:
• If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 2 devices are connected to the router.
• If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
• If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32 or NTFS.
• Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to USB Settings > USB Mass Storage and click Disconnect.
To share specific folders:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
2. Go to USB Settings > Media Server.
3. Click Enable to enable the Media Server.
4. Click Add New Folder. Specify a name for the folder to be shared in the Share Name field. And select the folder you want to share.
5. Click Apply.
To access the USB disk:
Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disk.
Go to Computer > Network, and click the Media Server Name in the Media Devices section.
Note: Here we take Windows 8 as an example.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to enable Media Sharing on the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, tablet and PS2/3/4.
1. When your USB disk is inserted into the router, your DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disks.
2. Refer to the following table for detailed instructions.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to enable Media Sharing on the Wi-Fi router(new designed blue UI)
A:

[Assistant]
Note: Here take Archer C2600 as an example.
Step 1.
Insert a USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
Step 2
Access to the management interface of the router.
Please click here to access the web interface.
Step 3
Click Advanced on the top, then click USB Settings -> Device Settings on the left side menu. Check whether the USB device is identified by Archer C2600.If there is no device listed on this page, please click Scan and you may try unplug the USB device and plug it back in.
If the USB device is identified, the Storage Sharing function will be Enabled by default, and it is set to share the whole device by default.
On the Sharing Settings apart below, the Network/Media Server Name can be changed to something else.
Step 4.
Switch Share All off, click on Add, check Enable Media Sharing.
Below are explanations for the options:
Volume Name - From the pull-down list, select which volume to save the file under.
Folder Path- Path to the folder is determined by where the file is saved.
Folder Name - Name of the shared folder, customized by users.
Allow Guest Network Access - Select the check box to allow the Guest Network to have access to the shared folder.
Enable Authentication - Select the check box to require users to log in with a username and password.
Enable Write Access - Select the check box to allow users to make changes to the folder content.
Step 5.
Go to Sharing Account on the top to Use New Account to create a separate login account for the USB device or Use Default Account to use the same account as the router’s management page login account, then click on save.
Step 6
Run streaming media player like Windows Media Players and Go to Library.
Windows Media Player has discovered the media server. Please choose it and select the content.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and use the Media Server feature on the Archer C7/C5 router to share media files
A:

[Assistant]
This article applies to Archer C7 V2/V3 with firmware published on 2014/9/29 and later, Archer C5 V1 with firmware published on 2014/9/12 and later.
Take Archer C7 as an example.
Media Server function makes it possible to share media files such as pictures, music and videos to Windows Media Player, game console, and other compatible devices in the same local network
Step 1
Plug a USB Storage device into the USB port, make sure the USB light lit up on the router.
Step 2
Access the web interface of Archer C7.
Step 3
Click USB Settings -> Disk Settings on the left side menu. Check whether the USB device is identified by C7.If there is no device listed on this page, please click Scan and you may try unplug the USB device and plug it back in.
Step 4
Go to USB Settings-> Folder Sharing->Here you can create a separate login account for the USB device or Use Following Account to use the same account as the router’s management page login account ->Save
Step 5
Check the optionsSharing Folders->Create Share Folder
Set up the folders one by one on this page. Check the Option” Enable Media Sharing” to enable Media Server function->Save
Below are explanations for the options:
Folder Path - Path to the folder is determined by where the file is saved.
Share Name - Name of the shared folder, customized by users.
Allow Guest Network Access - Select the check box to allow the Guest Network to have access to the shared folder.
Enable Authentication - Select the check box to require users to log in with a username and password.
Enable Write Access - Select the check box to allow users to make changes to the folder content.
Step 6
Run streaming media player like Windows Media Players and Go to Library.
Windows Media Player has discovered the media server. Please choose it and select the content.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to enable Media Sharing on the Archer C8, C9, C5 V2, router
A:

[Assistant]
Media Server function makes it possible to share media files such as pictures, music and videos to Windows Media Player, game console, and other compatible devices in the same local network.
Step 1
Plug a USB Storage device into the USB port, make sure the USB light lit up on the router.
Step 2
Access the web interface of Archer C8 as an example.
Please click here to access the web interface.
Step 3
Click Advanced on the top, then click USB Settings -> Device Settings on the left side menu. Check whether the USB device is indentified by C8.If there is no device listed on this page, please click Scan and you may try unplug the USB device and plug it back in .
Step 4
Go to Advanced->USB Settings->File Sharing->Here you can create a separate login account for the USB device or Use Login Account to use the same account as the router’s management page login account ->Save
Step 5
Check the optionsShare Selected Folders->Create Share Folder
Set up the folders one by one on this page. Check the Option” Enable Media Sharing” to enable Media Server function->Save
Below are explanations for the options:
Volume Name - From the pull-down list, select which volume to save the file under.
Share Name - Name of the shared folder, customized by users.
Allow Guest Network Access - Select the check box to allow the Guest Network to have access to the shared folder.
Enable Authentication - Select the check box to require users to log in with a username and password.
Enable Write Access - Select the check box to allow users to make changes to the folder content.
Step 6
Run streaming media player like Windows Media Players and Go to Library.
Windows Media Player has discovered the media server. Please choose it and select the content.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and use the Media Server feature on the Archer C2 and Archer C20i routers to share media files
A:

[Assistant]
Media Server function makes it possible to share media files such as pictures, music and videos to Windows Media Player, game console, and other compatible devices in the same local network. Here is an example to share the musics in USB hard disk, and use Windows Media Player to play it.
Step 1
Plug an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash drive into this Router. Then please refer to following link to log into the router.
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Step 2
On the left menu, go to USB Settings->USB Mass Storage. When there is no USB device connected, it will show the following picture.
When you plug your USB drive into the router, then your device will show up here. If you want to unplug the USB from the router, please click the Disconnect button first.
Step 3
Configure Media Server.
Please go to USB Settings-->Media Server. Enable the Media server and you can Add New folder here.
Note：when the server is enabled, the Server Name can’t be changed. If you want to change the server name, please make it disable first, then change it to anything you like.
Add New Folder:
Then the folder will show up in the media server page. You can add additional folder here by doing the same above.
Step4
Run Windows Media Players and Go to Library.
Step 5
Windows Media Player has discovered the media server. Please choose it and select the content.
Step 6
You can play it.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and use the Media Server feature on the TP-Link wireless routers to share media files
A:

[Assistant]
If you have Archer C7 V2/V3 with firmware published on 2014/9/29 and later, Archer C5 V1 with firmware published on 2014/9/12 and later. Please follow this instruction to set it up:
How to setup and use the Media Server feature on the Archer C7/C5 router to share media files?
If you have Archer C2, Archer C20i, please follow this instruction to set it up:
How to set up and use the Media Server feature on the Archer C2 and Archer C20i routers to share media files?
If you have Archer C8, Archer C9, Archer C5 V2 please follow this instruction to set it up:
How to enable Media Sharing on the Archer C8 or C9 router?
Here I set an example to share the videos in my USB drive, I use the router TL-WR1043ND and Windows 7 Media Player to play it.
Step 1. Log into the router page and go to USB Settings -> Media Server.
Step 2. Enable Media Server service and choose the folders you want to share.
Step 3. Run Windows Media Players and Go to Library.
Step 4. Windows Media Player has discovered the media server. Please choose it and select the content.
Step 5. You can play it.
Note: Other players may not be able to discover the media server due to that they don´t support DLNA protocol.
The following multi-media formats are proved to be supported by our wireless routers’ Media Server function.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to use Printer Sharing on the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
If your printer has Ethernet port or Wi-Fi function please ignore this article, and contact technical support of your printer's company.
The feature of Printer Sharing helps you share a printer with different computers connected to the router.
1. Install the Driver of the Printer
Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service. If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer.
2. Connect the Printer
Connect a printer to the USB port with the USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.
3. Install the TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility
TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download and Install the utility on each computer that needs printer service.
1) Visit https://www.tp-link.com/technology-library/tp-link-router-with-versatile-usb-connectivity/.
2) Click PC Utility (for Windows users) or Mac Utility to download the installation file and extract it.
3 ) Open the uncompressed folder, then click TP-Link USB Printer Controller Setup (for Windows users) or TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer (for Mac users) to install the utility.
4. Access the Printer
You should set the shared printer as Auto-Connect Printer on every computer that needs printer service.
1) Double-click the icon on your desktop to launch the USB Printer Controller.
2) Highlight the printer you share.
3) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto-Connect Printer.
4) Select the printer you share, then click Apply.
5) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer.
Note:
1. The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers). To scan with TP-Link USB Printer Controller, right-click the printer and select Network Scanner. Then, a scanning window will pop up. Finish the scanning process by following on-screen instructions.
2. Our TP-Link would be compatible with a large proportion of USB printers from most of main brands, like HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung and Lenovo, etc. If your printer is still not working with our router, it might be the compatibility issue.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and share a printer on your local network with the Archer C7/C5
A:

[Assistant]
If your printer has Ethernet port or Wi-Fi function please ignore this article, and contact technical support of your printer's company.
This article applies to Archer C7 V2/V3 with firmware published on 2014/9/29 and later, Archer C5 V1 with firmware published on 2014/9/12 and later, for Windows OS, for MAC OS please click here
Take Archer C7 as an example.
Definition: Print server is a function embedded in your Router. It allows you to share your printer with computers that are connected to the Router.
Note:
Make sure you have already installed the printer’s driver on your computer. Otherwise, please install it first.
Any computer in your LAN must first install the software if it wants to share the print server via the router.
Print Server Function is not compatible with Linux since there is no Printer Controller Utility for Linux at the moment.
Installation
Step 1
Download the setup software TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility from our website.
Step 2
Double-click TP-Link USB Printer Controller Setup.exe you’ve downloaded.
Step3
Click NEXT to start installing the printer share software.
Step 4
Click Change…to select another destination folder, or leave it default and click Next
.
Step 5
Click Install to begin the installation.
Step 6
Please wait a while, Click Finish to complete and exit the Install Shield Wizard.
Application
After successful installation, the icon will appear on the desktop of your computer.
Step 1
Double-click the icon To Launch the TP-Link USB Printer Controller
Step 2
Highlight the printer you want to set as auto-connect printer.
Note:
In your LAN, each computer that wants to share the print server should also install the TP-Link USB Printer Controller. Please follow the previous steps to configure other computers in your LAN.
Step 3
Click the inverse triangle mark on the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down the list, where you can select Set Auto-Connect Printer.
Step 4
Tick the name of the printer you would like to set as auto-connect printer, and then click Apply.
After successful setting, you will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. You can execute your printing tasks automatically.
Step 5
If it cannot print, please log into the management page of the Archer C7 and click USB Settings. And then click Print Server to make sure the Pinter Server Status is Online.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to share a printer on your local network through the Archer C8, C9, C5 V2, router
A:

[Assistant]
If your printer has Ethernet port or Wi-Fi function please ignore this article, and contact technical support of your printer's company.
This article is applied to Windows OS, for MAC OS please click here
Definition: Print server is a function embedded in your Router. It allows you to share your printer with computers that are connected to the Router.
Note:
Make sure you have already installed the printer’s driver on your computer. Otherwise, please install it first.
Any computer in your LAN must first install the software if it wants to share the print server via the router.
Print Server Function is not compatible with Linux since there is no Printer Controller Utility for Linux at the moment.
Installation
Step 1
Please click the link below and choose the model of your print server, then download the setup software TP-Link USB Printer Controller Utility from our website.
download-center.html
Step 2
Double-click TP-Link USB Printer Controller Setup.exe you’ve downloaded.
Step3
Click NEXT to start installing the printer share software.
Step 4
Click Change…to select another destination folder, or leave it default and click Next
.
Step 5
Click Install to begin the installation.
Step 6
Please wait a while, Click Finish to complete and exit the Install Shield Wizard.
Application
After successful installation, the icon will appear on the desktop of your computer.
Step 1
Double-click the icon To Launch the TP-Link USB Printer Controller
Step 2
Highlight the printer you want to set as auto-connect printer.
Note:
In your LAN, each computer that wants to share the print server should also install the TP-Link USB Printer Controller. Please follow the previous steps to configure other computers in your LAN.
Step 3
Click the inverse triangle mark on the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down the list, where you can select Set Auto-Connect Printer.
Step 4
Tick the name of the printer you would like to set as auto-connect printer, and then click Apply.
After successful setting, you will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. You can execute your printing tasks automatically.
Step 5
If it cannot print, please log into the management page of the Archer C8/C9 and make sure the Pinter Server Status is Enable.
Please click here to access the web interface.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to setup and share a printer on your local network with Print Server feature on the TP-Link device (MAC OS)
A:

[Assistant]
If your printer has Ethernet port or Wi-Fi function please ignore this article, and contact technical support of your printer's company.
Definition: Print server is a function embedded in your Modem/Router. It allows you to share your printer with computers that are connected to the Modem/Router.
Preparation:
TP-Link Modem/Router with USB port which supports print server function
USB printer and USB cable
Note:
Make sure you have already installed the printer’s driver on your computer. Otherwise, please install it first.
Any computer in your LAN must first install the software if it wants to share the print server via the Router.
Installation - For MAC OS
Please refer to this FAQ for Windows OS.
Step 1
Download the setup software USB Printer Controller Installer_Mac for your modelfrom our website: www.tp-link.com. Go to Support, type in model No. of your device, download it in Utility.
Step 2
Double-click the software you’ve downloaded.
Step 3
Double click on TP-Link_USB_Printer_Controller_Installer_MAC.dmg
Step 4
Double-click the TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer.app in the windowthat pops up
Step 5
Click Install to start the installation process.
Step 6
Click Restart to finish the software installation.
Application
Step 1
Connect the USB printer to the USB port of the TP-Link modem/router,make sure the USB LED light lit up.
Step 2
Double-click the icon to launch the TP-LinkUSB Printer Controller
Step 3
Highlight your printer.
Step 4
Click the tab Auto-Connect for printing to pull down a list, whereyou can select Set Auto-Connect Printer.
Step 5
Select the printer you would like to set as auto-connect printer, and then click the Apply button.
After successful setting, you will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. You can execute your printing tasks automatically.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: What can I do if my printer shows offline with TP-Link Wireless Router?
A:

[Assistant]
When you use your printer with TP-link printer function enabled router, you may encounter the issue that the printing job show “Use Printer Offline”.
  Solutions:
Step 1:
Make sure the printer works when directly connect to the computer.
  Step 2:
Make sure the printer server status is Online on the router’s interface page.
  Step 3:
Make sure the firmware of the router and USB Printer Controller running is the latest one available on TP-Link official website for your model.
  Step 4:
The printer shows auto-connected printer on Printer Controller. Otherwise, follow the guide FAQ-415 to configure it.
  Step 5:
Turn off the anti-virus and firewalls, re-connected the printer in the Print Controller. After the printer works, re-enabled the anti-virus and firewalls.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: What can I do if my USB print server does not work?
A:

[Assistant]
Some of TP-Link wireless router’s USB ports support Print Server function. If you want to use this function, you need install the Utility your computer. Now, it supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8 and MAC OS. Please refer to the FAQ-415.
  Step 1:
Make sure that printer works fine when it is connected directly to the computer.
  Step 2:
Make sure the firmware the router use and utility running is the newest.
  Step 3:
Follow the Guide FAQ-415, make sure all your settings is correct.
  If still can’t print, please disable the firewall and anti-virus software to try again. If you can print in this way, please keep the firewall and anti-virus software disabled and reinstall the utility.
  If still can’t print, please feel free to contact us support@tp-link.com.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to Use Print Server Function on TP-Link Router?
A:

[Assistant]
If your printer has Ethernet port or Wi-Fi function please ignore this article, and contact technical support of your printer's company.
Definition: Print server is a function embedded in your Router. It allows you to share your printer with computers that are connected to the Router.
Preparation:
TP-Link Router with USB port which supports print server function
USB printer and USB cable
Computer with Windows XP/ Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10/Mac
Note:
Make sure you have already installed the printer’s driver on your computer. Otherwise, please install it first.
Any computer in your LAN must first install the software if it wants to share the print server via the Router.
Installation - For Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1 &10 (For Mac OS)
Step 1
Download the setup software TP-Link USB Printer Controller utility from our website: www.tp-link.com. Go to Support ->Download Center, find your product model and click Utility on the next page, then you can select the USB Printer Controller Utility and download it.
Step 2
Double-click TP-Link USB Printer Controller Setup.exe you’ve downloaded.
Step3
Click NEXT to start installing the printer share software.
Step 4
Please enter your information in the requested field and then click Next.
Step 5
Click Change… to select another destination folder, or leave it default and click Next.
Step 6
Click Install to begin the installation.
Step 7
Please wait a while, Click Finish to complete and exit the Install Shield Wizard.
Installation - for Mac OS
Step 1
Download the setup software TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer.dmg from our website: www.tp-link.com.
Step 2
Double-click the software you’ve downloaded.
Step 3
Double-click the TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer.app in the windowthat pops up
Step 4
Click Install to start the installation process.
Step 5
Click Restart to finish the software installation.
Application - For Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 8.1 &10 (For MAC OS)
After successful installation, the icon will appear on the desktop of your computer.
Step 1
Double-click the icon To Launch the TP-Link USB Printer Controller
Step 2
Highlight the printer you want to set as auto-connect printer.
Note: If your printer is not displayed,
a. Check the physical connection;
b. Re launch the Printer Controller;
c. Our TP-Link would be compatible with a large proportion of USB printers from most of main brands, like HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung and Lenovo, etc. If your printer is still not working with our router, it might be the compatibility issue.
Step 3
Click the inverse triangle mark on the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down the list, where you can select Set Auto-Connect Printer.
Step 4
Tick the name of the printer you would like to set as auto-connect printer, and then click Apply.
Application - for Mac OS
Step 1
Double-click the icon to launch the USB Printer Controller
Step 2
Highlight your printer.
Step 3
Click the tab Auto-Connect for printing to pull down a list, whereyou can select Set Auto-Connect Printer.
Step 4
Select the printer you would like to set as auto-connect printer, and then click the Apply button.
After successful setting, you will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. You can execute your printing tasks automatically.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to use Time Machine function on TP-Link routers(case 1)
A:

[Assistant]
With Time Machine function, you can select the USB drive connecting to TP-Link router as the backup disk of your MacBook.
Settings on router
Step 1
Go to Advanced – USB Settings – Time Machine and then enable the function.
Step 2
Select a backup disk and set up the size limit for backup and then save it.
Step 3
Go to Advanced – USB Settings – Sharing Access, set up your Sharing Account and then save it.
Settings on MacBook
Step 4
Make sure your MacBook is connected to the router. Open System Preferences and click on Time Machine on your MacBook.
Step 5
Select BackupTM on Archer C9 as Backup Disk.
Step 6
Enter the Sharing Account of the router and then Connect.
Step 7
Succeed! You can back up your data to the external disk now.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to access my USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from my Android and iOS phone
A:

[Assistant]
NOTE: If you failed to access the USB drive, please refer to the FAQ: Can't access my USB drive plugged into TP-Link router
This article tells you how to access the USB storage device on Android and iOS phone via Samba, FTP locally and remotely.
Router Settings
1. Plug the USB storage device into the USB port of the TP-Link router.
2. Log in to the router’s webpage. You may refer to the FAQ How do I log into the web-based Utility (Management Page) of the TP-Link wireless router?
3. Go to USB settings. (Advanced->USB->USB storage Device). If the router recognizes the USB storage device, it will show in the status.
4. Considering the safety, we suggest you enable the“Secure Sharing” option to prevent others from accessing your USB drive without login.
Access the USB drive on Android and iOS phones.
There are 2 options to visit the USB drive. Please make sure the corresponding services are enabled.
Option1. Access USB drive locally.
1). iOS
We recommend using a third-party APP like “ES file explorer” to access the USB drive. Here we take the “ES File Explorer” as an example.
Open the APP, and click “Services” at the bottom. Normally the APP will discover the smb services in the local network.
Click the “TP-SHARE” on available devices, and type the username and password.
If the APP is not showing available devices, please click “+” button.
Then type “tplinkwifi.net” in the URL option.
Type username and password to connect.
2). Android.
We recommend using a third-party APP like “ES file explorer” to access the USB drive. Here we take the “ES File Explorer” as an example:
Open the APP, and click “Network”.
Click the Scan button to detect the SMB server. Then click “TP-SHARE” in the scan result.
Type the username and password to log in.
If the app doesn’t detect it, we can also add it manually.
Then type “tplinkwifi.net” in the URL option. Type username and password to connect.
Option 2. Access USB drive remotely.
Please attention that only FTP is supported to access the USB drive remotely.
Check “Internet FTP”, then click save to enable the Internet FTP service.
Using the address in the screenshot to visit the USB remotely.
Android/iOS
We recommend using a third-party APP like “ES file explorer” to access the USB drive. Here we take the “ES File Explorer” as an example:
Click the “+” button to add the FTP server.
Type the IP address of the router’s WAN port. (Normally the IP address should be a public IP address).
Type username and password to log in.
If you need to access the USB storage device on the computer, please refer to the FAQ:
How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or MacOS?
To get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to configure Virtual Servers on TL-WR902AC (standard wireless router/hotspot router mode) (new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
Virtual Servers can be used to set up public services in your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different service uses different service port. 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.
Virtual Servers is only available when the TL-WR902AC is on standard wireless router/ hotspot router mode. Before we start, please make sure it’s configured successfully, otherwise, click the corresponding mode below for internet setup instruction.
Standard Router
Hotspot Router
I want to:
Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my friends through the internet.
For example, the personal website has been built in my home PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends on the internet can visit my website in some way. My PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154.
1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.0.100. If you don’t know how to do it on the PC, you can configure address reservation on the router. For detailed instruction, please refer to How to configure Address Reservation on TL-WR902AC (standard wireless router/access point/hotspot router mode)? (new logo)
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
3. Go to Forwarding > Virtual Servers.
4. Click Add New. Select HTTP from the Common Service Port list. The service port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled in. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 in the IP Address field.
5. Leave the status as Enabled and click Save.
Note:
• It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
• If the service you want to use is not in the Common Service Port list, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs.
• You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the Service Port should not be overlapped.
Done!
Users on the internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Note:
• If you have changed the default Service Port, you should use http:// WAN IP: Service Port to visit the website.
• Some specific service ports are forbidden by the ISP, if you fail to visit the website, please use another service port.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to configure Address Reservation on TL-WR902AC (standard wireless router/access point/hotspot router mode) (new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
You can reserve an IP address for a specific client. When you have specified a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, this PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server.
Address Reservation is only available when the TL-WR902AC is on standard wireless router/access point/hotspot router mode. Before we start, please make sure it’s configured successfully, otherwise, click the corresponding mode below for internet setup instruction.
Standard Router
Access Point
Hotspot Router
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
2. Go to DHCP > Address Reservation.
3. Click Add New and fill in the blanks.
1) Enter the MAC address (in XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX format) of the client for which you want to reserve an IP address.
2) Enter the IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) which you want to reserve for the client.
3) Leave the status as Enabled.
4) Click Save.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to configure DMZ host on Archer C2_V5
A:

[Assistant]
When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally exposed to the Internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host.
Note: DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
I want to: Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction. For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can log in normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports opened.
How can I do that?
Note: Archer C2_V5 is used for demonstration in this article.
1. Set your PC to a static IP address to be in the same subnet of the router (default IP address is 192.168.0.1), for example 192.168.0.100.
If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to
How to configure wired TCP/IP Properties of my computer(Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
How to configure TCP/IP Properties of the Wireless Connection on my computer (Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
2. Login the router. For how to do that, please refer to How do I log into the web-based Utility (Management Page) of TP-Link wireless router?
3. Go to Forwarding > DMZ.
4. Select Enable and enter the IP address 192.168.0.100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed.
5. Click Save.
Done!
You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to configure Address Reservation on Archer C2_V5
A:

[Assistant]
You can reserve an IP address for a specific client. When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, this PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server.
Note: Archer C2_V5 is used for demonstration in this article.
1. Login the router. For how to do that, please refer to How do I log into the web-based Utility (Management Page) of TP-Link wireless router?
2. Go to DHCP > Address Reservation.
3. Click Add New and fill in the blanks.
1) Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) of the client for which you want to reserve an IP address.
2) Enter the IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) which you want to reserve for the client.
3) Leave the Status as Enabled.
4) Click Save.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to set up DMZ host on High Power Wireless N Router_TL-WR841HP V5 (router mode--new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally exposed to the Internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host.
Note: DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
I want to: Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction. For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can log in normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports opened.
How can I do that?
Here takes TL-WR841HP for demonstration.
1. Set your PC to a static IP address to be in the same subnet of the router (default IP address is 192.168.0.1), for example 192.168.0.100.
If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to
How to configure wired TCP/IP Properties of my computer(Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
How to configure TCP/IP Properties of the Wireless Connection on my computer (Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
2. This feature take effects when the router is in Wireless Router mode. Follow the instructions below to configure the router.
How to configure Router Mode of High Power Wireless N Router? (new logo)
3. Go to Forwarding > DMZ.
4. Select Enable and enter the IP address 192.168.0.100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed.
5. Click Save.
Done!
You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to set up Virtual Server on High Power Wireless N Router _TL-WR841HP V5 (router mode--new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
When you build up a server in 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 to set up public services in your local network, such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/SMTP and Telnet. Different service uses different service port. 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.
I want to:
Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my friends through the internet.
For example, the personal website has been built in my home PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends on the internet can visit my website in some way. My PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154.
Here takes TL-WR841HP for demonstration.
1. Set your PC to a static IP address to be in the same subnet of the router (default IP address is 192.168.0.1), for example 192.168.0.100.
If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to
How to configure wired TCP/IP Properties of my computer(Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
How to configure TCP/IP Properties of the Wireless Connection on my computer (Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
2. This feature take effects when the router is in Wireless Router mode. Follow the instructions below to configure the router.
How to configure Router Mode of High Power Wireless N Router_TL-WR841HP V5? (new logo)
3. Go to Forwarding > Virtual Server.
4. Click Add New. Select HTTP from the Common Service Port list. The service port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled in. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 in the IP Address field.
5. Leave the status as Enabled and click Save.
Note:
• It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
• If the service you want to use is not in the Common Service Port list, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs.
• You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the Service Port should not be overlapped.
Done!
Users on the internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Note:
• If you have changed the default Service Port, you should use http:// WAN IP: Service Port to visit the website.
• Some specific service ports are forbidden by the ISP, if you fail to visit the website, please use another service port.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to make applications free from port restriction by DMZ on High Power Wireless N Router (Router mode--new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host on the local network, it is totally exposed to the internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host.
Note:
When DMZ is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
I want to:
Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction.
For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can login normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports open.
How can I do that?
Here we take TL-WR941HP for demonstration.
1. Assign a static IP address in the same subnet of the router to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100.
If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to
How to configure wired TCP/IP Properties of my computer(Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
How to configure TCP/IP Properties of the Wireless Connection on my computer (Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
2. This feature is only available when the router is set to Router mode. Please make sure you have configured the router correctly according to the instructions below.
How to configure Router Mode of High Power Wireless N Router? (new logo)
3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > DMZ and select Enable DMZ.
4. Enter the IP address 192.168.0.100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed.
5. Click Save.
Done! The configuration is completed. You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to share local resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers on High Power Wireless N Router (Router mode--new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
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.
I want to:
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.
How can I do it?
Here we take TL-WR941HP for demonstration.
1. Assign a static IP address in the same subnet of the router to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100.
If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to
How to configure wired TCP/IP Properties of my computer(Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
How to configure TCP/IP Properties of the Wireless Connection on my computer (Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?
2. This feature is only available when the router is set to Router mode. Please make sure you have configured the router correctly according to the instructions below.
How to configure Router Mode of High Power Wireless N Router? (new logo)
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 OK.
Tips:
• It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
• If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs.
• You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the External Port should not be overlapped.
Done! Users on the internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website
Tips:
• The WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically by the ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN. Then users on the internet can use http:// domain name to visit the website.
• If you have changed the default External Port, you should use http:// WAN IP: External Port or http:// domain name: External Port to visit the website.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.


[System] You are a Wi-Fi router support assistant. Use the following community forum threads as your only knowledge source. Internalize each question and answer pair. When asked a new question, respond based solely on these threads and justify your answer by referencing specific insights from the discussion. If the information isn’t covered, reply “Unknown.”

[User]
Q: How to configure Virtual Servers on TL-WR802N/WR810N (standard router and hotspot router mode-new logo)
A:

[Assistant]
I want to: Share my personal website I’ve built in local network with my friends through the Internet.
For example, the personal website has been built in my home PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends in the Internet can visit my website in some way. My PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154.
Here takes TL-WR802N as an example.
1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.0.100. Or reserve the IP address for your PC, please refer to FAQ.
2. Login the router. Please refer to How do I log into the web-based Utility (Management Page) of TP-Link wireless router?.
3. Go to Forwarding > Virtual Servers.
4. Click Add New. Select HTTP from the Common Service Port list. The service port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents. Enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 in the IP Address field.
5. Leave the status as Enabled and click Save.
Note:
• It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port and Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
• If the service you want to use is not in the Common Service Port list, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the service needs. • You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the Service Port should not be overlapped.
Done!
Users in the Internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Note: If you have changed the default Service Port, you should use http:// WAN IP: Service Port to visit the website.
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