Archer VR300 V1.2 User Guide
- About This Guide
- Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Modem Router
- Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware
- Chapter 3 Log In to Your Modem Router
- Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connections
- Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service
- Chapter 6 IPTV
- Chapter 7 Guest Network
- Chapter 8 Parental Controls
- Chapter 9 Bandwidth Control
- Chapter 10 Network Security
- Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding
- Chapter 12 VPN Server
- Chapter 13 Specify Your Network Settings
- Chapter 14 Administrate Your Network
- Appendix: Troubleshooting
- Authentication
Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Modem Router
This chapter introduces the modem router by detailing its main features and appearance.
It contains the following sections:
TP-Link’s modem router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device with wireless router and DSL modem capabilities.
With DSL and LAN/WAN ports, the modem router is compatible with DSL connections and fiber/cable access.
Ethernet ports and adjustable antennas enable the modem router to provide wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
With an array of additional features, the modem router is the perfect hub for your home or business network.
2.1. Top Panel
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The modem router’s LEDs is located on the top panel. You can check the modem router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
| Name | Status | Indication |
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| On | The system has started up successfully. |
| Flashing | The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your modem router. | |
| Off | Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly. | |
| DSL | On | DSL synchronization is complete. |
| Flashing | DSL synchronization is in progress. | |
| Off | There is no connection to the DSL Port or DSL synchronization fails. Please refer to 1 for troubleshooting. | |
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| On | Internet service is available. |
| Off | There is no successful internet connection | |
| Wireless | On | The wireless function is working properly |
| Flashing | WPS handshaking is in process. The LED will turn solid on if a wireless device is connected to the network. If there is no wireless connection, it will keep flashing for 2 minutes before turning solid on (if the wireless function is disabled during WPS handshaking, it will go off ). | |
| Off | The wireless function is disabled. | |
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| On | At least one LAN port is connected to a powered-on device. |
| Off | No LAN port is connected to a powered-on device. |
Note:
If the DSL LED is off, please check your internet connection. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more information about how to connect to the internet correctly. If you have already made a successful connection, please contact your ISP to make sure your internet service is available now.
2.2. Back Panel
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The modem router’s back panel shows the ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
| Item | Description |
| POWER Port | For connecting the modem router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. |
| ON/OFF Button | The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router. |
| RESET Button | Press and hold down for about 2 seconds to reset the modem router into factory default settings. |
| WPS Button | Press to start a WPS synchronization. |
| LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4/WAN Port | For connecting the modem router to your PC or other Ethernet network devices. In wireless router mode, the LAN4/WAN port is used for connecting to a Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL device. |
| DSL Port | For connecting the modem router to the internet. Connect the port to the splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone cable. For details, please refer to Connect Your Modem Router. |
| Antennas | Used for wireless data transmission. Position them upright for the best performance. |