tp-link G36 Gigabit VPN Router Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
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tp-link G36 Gigabit VPN Router
Product Information
The Gigabit VPN Router is a high-performance networking device designed to provide secure and reliable connectivity for your network. It supports two configuration options: Standalone Mode and Controller Mode. In Standalone Mode, you can configure and manage the router using a computer. In Controller Mode, you can centrally manage network devices in large-scale networks.
Hardware Overview
- Front Panel: The front panel features LED indicators for power, system status, and network activity.
- Back Panel: The back panel includes a Kensington Security Slot, grounding terminal, power socket, and a reset button.
Hardware Connection
You can connect the router to your network using Ethernet or fiber network.
- Connect via Ethernet: Connect your modem to the router’s Internet port using an Ethernet cable. Connect your computer or other devices to the LAN ports on the router.
- Connect via fiber network: Connect your fiber-optic cable to the SFP WAN slot on the router. Use an SFP module to establish the connection.
Software Configuration
The router can be configured in Standalone Mode or Controller Mode.
- Standalone Mode: Use a computer to configure and manage the router. Connect your computer to a LAN port on the router using an RJ45 cable. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions.
- Controller Mode: Choose a type of controller based on your needs. For Omada Pro Software Controller, install the software on a PC with Windows or Linux OS. Licenses may need to be purchased additionally.
Product Usage Instructions
Hardware Connection
To connect the router to your network:
- Connect your modem to the router’s Internet port using an Ethernet cable.
- Connect your computer or other devices to the LAN ports on the router using Ethernet cables.
- For fiber network connection, connect the fiber-optic cable to the SFP WAN slot on the router. Use an SFP module to establish the connection.
Software Configuration
To configure and manage the router:
- If using Standalone Mode, connect your computer to a LAN port on the router using an RJ45 cable.
- If using Controller Mode, choose the appropriate controller type and follow the installation instructions provided.
- Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on configuring and managing the router in either mode.
For additional support and information, visit the TP-Link Community at
https://community.tp-link.com
or the TP-Link support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
Note: G36 is used as an example throughout the Guide. The image may differ from the actual product.
Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Reset: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds, and the SYS LED will flash quickly, indicating the device is being reset to its factory default settings.
Back Panel
Hardware Connection.
Connect via Ethernet
Software Configuration
The router supports two configuration options:
- Standalone Mode: Configure and manage the router by itself.
- Controller Mode: Configure and manage network devices centrally. It is recommended in large-scale networks, which consist of a large number of devices such as access points, switches, and gateways.
Note: When the router is managed by a controller, configurations of the router will be overridden by the controller.
Option 1: Standalone Mode
In Standalone Mode, use a computer to configure and manage the router.
- Connect a computer to a LAN port of the router with an RJ45 cable properly. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
- Open a web browser and type the default management address 192.168.0.1 in the address field of the browser, then press the Enter key.
- Create a username and a password for subsequent login attempts and for security.
- Use the username and password set above to log in to the webpage.
- After a successful login, you can configure the function by clicking the setup menu on the left side of the screen.
Note: Make sure the ports you select as WAN ports correspond to the real situation.
For detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the router. The guide can be found on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp- link.com/support/download/.
Option 2: Controller Mode Choose a type of controller:
Type 1: Omada Pro Software Controller
If you want to use the software controller, get a PC with Windows or Linux OS,
contact the sales staff to get the installation package of Omada Pro Software
Controller, then install and launch it.
To manage your devices, the software controller needs to continually run on
your computer. Licenses need to be purchased additionally.
Note:
- To download Omada Pro Software Controller successfully, it is recommended to configure the router’s network to access the internet. Refer to Standalone Mode to launch the management page and go to Network > WAN to complete the configuration.
- The controller must have network access to your devices in order to find, adopt, and manage them.
Local Management
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Launch the software controller on your PC. After the initiation process, the controller automatically opens its web page. If not, click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.
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On the controller’s web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup.
Note: When configuring the router, make sure the ports you select as WAN ports correspond to the real situation. -
After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you created and click Log in. Then you can adopt and manage devices.
Remote Management
Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and PC can access
the internet.
- Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
- Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Log in with your TP-Link ID. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
Type 2: Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller
Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller is a good alternative without the need to
install the software controller on a PC.
Licenses need to be purchased additionally.
- Contact the sales staff to grant the Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller permission.
- Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Log in with your TP-Link ID.
- Click + Add Controller and choose Cloud-Based Controller to add an Omada Pro controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
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Management via Omada App
After configuring a software controller/cloud-based controller via the web, you can use the Omada app to manage your controller.-
Download and install the TP-Link Omada app from App Store or Google Play.
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Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
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Launch the Omada app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.
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For the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide of the controller. The guide can be found on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q1. What should I do if I want to change the mode of the WAN/LAN ports?
Follow the steps:- (Recommended) Refer to the Interface Description table of this guide for the default mode of the WAN/LAN ports.
- Connect a computer to a LAN port of this router. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
- Log in to this router’s management page at 192.168.0.1. Go to Network > WAN > WAN Mode, change the mode of the WAN/LAN ports by ticking the checkboxes, and click Save.
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Q2. What should I do if I need to connect this router to a modem router?
Check the LAN IP address of the modem router first. If the LAN IP address of the modem router is 192.168.0.1, which is the same as the default LAN IP address of this router, follow the steps to change the LAN IP address of this router:- Connect a computer to a LAN port of this router. If your computer is configured with a fixed IP address, change it to Obtain an IP address automatically.
- Log in to this router’s management page at 192.168.0.1, and go to Network > LAN > LAN. In the Network List section, change the IP address 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1, and click OK.
Safety Information
- Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
- Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
- Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
- Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
- Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU,
2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and
(EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-
link.com/en/support/ce/.
UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations
2016.
The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-
link.com/support/ukca/.