HX510V2 AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi AP

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: TP-Link Aginet
• App Name: TP-Link Aginet App
• Features: Mesh networking, network setup, device management,
  parental controls, Wi-Fi settings, guest network

Product Usage Instructions

1. Setup Your Network via TP-Link Aginet App

1. Open the TP-Link Aginet App.

2. Tap on a mesh device to check more details.

3. Check the download/upload speed of the mesh device.

4. Tap and change or customize the location/name of the mesh
   device.

5. Check the clients connected to the mesh device.

6. Tap on a client’s name to change or customize the client’s
   information.

2. Remove/Reboot Mesh Devices

You can reset or reboot your mesh devices easily using the
Aginet app. Follow the steps below:

1. In the app, go to Network.
2. Select a mesh device.
3. Tap on the remove or reboot option to perform the corresponding
   action.

Note: Rebooting a mesh device will keep the current settings,
while removing a mesh device will reset it to factory default
settings. If the LED light does not turn flashing blue after
tapping Remove, press and hold the Reset button for at least 5
seconds to reset it.

3. Manage Connected Devices

In the Network section of the app, you can easily manage your
connected devices. Follow the steps below:

1. Tap on a connected device to check its details, such as
   real-time upload and download speeds, device name/profile,
   etc.

2. Change the Device Type and Device Name as needed.

4. Create a New Network

You can create different mesh networks using your TP-Link ID and
manage them conveniently from the Aginet app. Follow one of the
methods below to create a new network:

Method 1:

1. Go to the Overview page in the app.
2. Tap on the “+” icon and select “Create a Network”.
3. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.

Method 2:

1. Go to the Menu page in the app.
2. Tap on the menu icon and select “Add a Network”.
3. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.

5. Parental Controls

The Parental Controls feature allows you to set time limits and
filter content to control your kids’ online activities. Follow the
steps below:

1. In the Family section of the app, tap on “Create a
   Profile”.

2. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.

6. Wi-Fi Settings

You can change the network name and password of your main
network at any time and easily share it with family and friends.
Follow the steps below:

1. In the More section of the app, tap on “Wi-Fi Settings”.

2. Manage your main network by changing its Wi-Fi name and
   password, hiding it from the Wi-Fi list, etc.

3. Tap on “Advanced” to set the channel width for 2.4GHz and 5GHz
   Wi-Fi for better performance (recommended to use default
   settings).

7. Guest Network

You can create and share a separate network for guests to ensure
the security and privacy of your main network. Follow the steps
below:

1. In the More section of the app, tap on “Guest Network”.
2. Complete the setup following the app instructions.

FAQ

Q: How do I reset a mesh device to factory default

settings?

A: To reset a mesh device to factory default settings, you can
either remove it from the Aginet app or press and hold the Reset
button on the device for at least 5 seconds.

Q: How can I manage multiple networks using the TP-Link Aginet

App?

A: You can create different mesh networks with your TP-Link ID
and manage them conveniently from the Aginet app. Simply follow the
instructions provided in the app to create and manage multiple
networks.

Q: Can I control my kids’ online activities using the TP-Link

Aginet App?

A: Yes, the app offers Parental Controls feature that allows you
to set time limits and filter content to control your kids’ online
activities.

Q: How can I change the Wi-Fi name and password of my main

network?

A: In the Wi-Fi Settings section of the app, you can easily
change the network name and password of your main network.

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2. Tap a mesh device to check more details. 3. Check download/upload speed of the mesh device.
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4. Tap and change or customize the location/name of the mesh device. 5. Check the clients connected to the mesh device.
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6. Tap the client’s name. Change or customize client’s information.
5 5 Remove/Reboot Mesh Devices
You can reset your mesh device to factory default settings or reboot your mesh device to clear cache and enhance running performance easily in the Aginet app. Follow the steps below.
Note: Rebooting your mesh device will keep the current settings on it. Removing your mesh device will reset it to factory default settings and you will need to set up your mesh device again. You can also press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 second to quickly reset your mesh device to factory default settings.
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Note: If the LED light of mesh device does not turn flashing blue after tapping Remove, press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 second to reset it.
5 6 Manage Connected Devices
In Network, you can mange your connected devices easily, such as changing the device name and type. 1. Tap a connected device to check the details (e.g. real-time upload and download
speeds, device name/profile, etc.).
2. Change the Device Type and Device Name as needed.
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5 7 Create a New Network
In the Aginet app, you can create different mesh networks with your TP-Link ID and manage them conveniently from the Aginet app with one account. You can also help family or friends manage their networks with your Aginet app. Two methods are provided as below to create a new network. Method 1. Create a new network from the Overview page 1. Tap + > Create a Network. 2. Then follow app instructions to complete the setup.
Method 2. Create a new network from the Menu page 1. Tap to open the menu. Tap

Add a Network.
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2. Then follow app instructions to complete the setup.

5 8 Parental Controls
Parental Controls helps you set time limits and filter content to flexibly control your kids when they’re online. 1. In Family, tap Create a Profile. 2. Then follow app instructions to complete the setup.

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5 9 Wi-Fi Settings
You can change the network name and password of your main network at any time and share the network easily with family and friends. 1. In More, Tap Wi-Fi Settings.
2. Manage main network (e.g. change your main network’s Wi-Fi name and password, hide the network from Wi-Fi list, etc.).
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5 10 Guest Network
You can create and share a separate network for guests to guarantee the security and privacy of your main network. 1. In More, Tap Guest Network.
2. Set a Wi-Fi name and password for the guest network.
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5 11 Internet Connection
In Internet Connection, You can modify WAN settings (IPv4 & IPv6), enable MAC Clone mode. 1. In More, Tap Internet Connection.
2. View IPv4 details or change the internet connection type.
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3. Enable IPv6 to set up an IPv6 internet connection.

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4. Tap Advanced and enable MAC Clone as needed.
Tip: For more about MAC Clone, refer to https://www.tp- link.com/support/faq/2925/
5 12 Block List
Add devices to the block list to prevent the devices from accessing your network, ensuring the safety of your personal information shared in the network. 1. In More, Tap Block List.
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2. Tap + and add clients or other devices to the block list.
5 13 Upgrade Your Mesh Device
TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features and providing a better customer experience. An up-to-date firmware provides better and more stable network performance. Always update your mesh device to the latest firmware version when prompted in the Aginet app. 1. In More, Tap System and Firmware Update.
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2. Download and install the firmware (if any) and follow app instructions to update your mesh device to the latest version.
5 14 Advanced Features
Additional features are available under the Advanced menu. You can control mesh device’s LED, enable reboot schedule, bind your TP-Link ID, change the operation mode, configure system settings. 1. In More, Tap LED Control.
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2. Toggle off LED to turn off the light on mesh device. Configure the LED Off Time to turn off the LED light at bedtime only.
3. Enable Reboot Schedule as needed.
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4. Bind your TP-Link ID. 5. Change the Operation Mode as needed.
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This chapter introduces how to change the default settings or adjust the basic configuration of the mesh device using the web management page. It contains the following sections: · Configure LAN Settings · Configure IPv6 LAN Settings · Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account · Create Static Routes · RIP Settings · Specify Wireless Settings · Schedule Your Wireless Function · Use WPS for Wireless Connection

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6 1 Configure LAN Settings

6 1 1 Change the LAN IP Address
The mesh device is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.88.1, which you can use to log in to its web management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with another device in your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. Follow the steps below to change your IP address.
1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for the mesh device.
2 Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.

3 Enter a new IP Address appropriate to your needs. 4 Select the Subnet Mask from the drop-down list. The subnet mask together with
the IP address identifies the local IP subnet. 5 Keep IGMP Snooping enabled by default. IGMP snooping is the process of listening
to IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) network traffic. The function prevents hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a multicast group they have not explicitly joined. 6 You can configure the mesh device’s Second IP and Subnet Mask for LAN interface through which you can also access the web management page. 7 Keep the rest settings as the default settings. 8 Click Save to make the settings effective.
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6 1 2 Use the Mesh Device as a DHCP Server
You can configure the mesh device to act as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to its clients. To use the DHCP server function of the mesh device, you must configure all computers on the LAN to obtain an IP Address automatically. Follow the steps below to configure DHCP server.
1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for the mesh device.
2 Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page and select IPv4.

3 Enable DHCP function and select DHCP Server.
4 Specify the IP Address Pool, the start address and end address must be on the same subnet with LAN IP. The mesh device will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients. It is from 192.168.88.2 to 192.168.88.249 by default.
5 Enter a time duration in the Address Lease Time field. The Address Lease Time is the amount of time in which a DHCP client can lease its current dynamic IP address assigned by the mesh device. After the dynamic IP address expires, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.
6 Keep the rest settings as the default settings and click Save.
Note: 1. The mesh device can be configured to work as a DHCP Relay. A DHCP relay is a computer that forwards DHCP data
between computers that request IP addresses and the DHCP server that assigns the addresses. Each of the device’s interfaces can be configured as a DHCP relay. If it is enabled, the DHCP requests from local PCs will be forwarded to the DHCP server that runs on WAN side. 2. You can also appoint IP addresses within a specified range to devices of the same type by using Condition Pool feature. For example, you can assign IP addresses within the range (192.168.88.50 to192.168.88.80) to Camera devices, thus facilitating the network management. Enable DHCP feature and configure the parameters according to your situation on the Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page.
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6 1 3 Reserve LAN IP Addresses
You can view and add a reserved address for a client. When you specify an IP address for a device on the LAN, that device will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. If there are some devices in the LAN that require permanent IP addresses, please configure Address Reservation on the mesh device for the purpose. Follow the steps below to reserve an IP address for your devices.
1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for the mesh device.
2 Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings page, and select IPv4.
3 Scroll down to the Address Reservation section, and click Add to add an address reservation entry for your device.

4 Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address. 5 Specify the IP address which will be reserved by the mesh device. 6 Select the Enable This Entry check box and click OK to make the settings effective.
6 2 Configure IPv6 LAN Settings
Based on the IPv6 protocol, the mesh device provides two ways to assign IPv6 LAN addresses: · Configure the RADVD (Mesh Device Advertisement Daemon) address type · Configure the DHCPv6 Server address type
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6 2 1 Configure the RADVD Address Type
1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for the mesh device.
2 Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings. 3 Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.

1 ) Select RADVD as the address type to make the mesh device assign IPv6 address prefixes to hosts.
Note: Do not select the Enable RDNSS and Enable ULA Prefix check boxes unless required by your ISP. Otherwise you may not be able to access the IPv6 network. For more information about RDNSS and ULA Prefix, contact our technical support.
2 ) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default setting Delegated. If your ISP has provided a specific IPv6 site prefix, select Static and enter the prefix.
3 ) Keep WAN Connection as the default settings. 4 Click Save to make the settings effective.
6 2 2 Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type
1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for the mesh device.
2 Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings. 3 Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 LAN parameters.
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1 ) Select DHCPv6 Server as the address type to make the mesh device assign IPv6 addresses to hosts.
2 ) Specify the Starting/Ending IPv6 Address for the IPv6 suffixes. The mesh device will generate IPv6 addresses within the specified range.
3 ) Keep Address Lease Time as the default setting. 4 ) Keep Site Prefix Type as the default value Delegated. If your ISP has provided a
specific IPv6 site prefix, select Static and enter the prefix. 5 ) Keep WAN Connection as the default setting. 4 Click Save to make the settings effective.
6 3 Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
Most ISPs (Internet service providers) assign a dynamic IP address to the mesh device and you can use this IP address to access your mesh device remotely. However, the IP address can change any time and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might need the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) feature on the mesh device to allow you and your friends to access your mesh device and local servers (FTP, HTTP, etc.) using domain name, in no need of checking and remembering the IP address.
Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the mesh device.
To set up DDNS, please follow the instructions below: 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you
set for the mesh device. 2 Go to Advanced > Network > Dynamic DNS. 3 Select the Service Provider (TP-Link/Dyndns/NO-IP).
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4 Log in with your DDNS account, select a service provider. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisa.ddns.net).

5 Click Log in and Save.
Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please log out first, then log in with the new account.

6 4 Create Static Routes
A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Data from one point to another will always follow the same path regardless of other considerations. Normal internet usage does not require this setting to be configured.

I want to:

Visit multiple networks and multiple servers at the same time.
For example, in a small office, my PC can surf the internet through Mesh Device A, but I also want to visit my company’s network. Now I have a switch and another Mesh Device B. I connect the devices as shown in the following image so that the physical connection between my PC and my company’s server is established. To surf the internet and visit my company’s network at the same time, I need to configure the static routing.

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Mesh Device A

Mesh Device B

Company’s Server

LAN: 192.168.88.1

Switch

WAN: 172.30.30.100

LAN: 192.168.88.2

172.30.30.1

How can I do that?

192.168.88.100

My PC

1 Make sure the mesh devices use different LAN IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Mesh Device B’s DHCP function.
2 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for the Mesh Device A.
3 Go to Advanced > Network > Static Routing. Select your current WAN Interface and click Save.

4 Click Add to add a new static routing entry. Finish the settings according to the following explanations:

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Done!

· Network Destination: The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of the Mesh Device A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here we enter 172.30.30.1.
· Subnet Mask: Determines the destination network with the destination IP address. If the destination is a single IP address, enter 255.255.255.255; otherwise, enter the subnet mask of the corresponding network IP. In the example, the destination network is a single IP, so here we enter 255.255.255.255.
· Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device to which the data packets will be sent. This IP address must be on the same subnet with the mesh device’s IP which sends out the data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Mesh Device B and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.88.2.
· Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway through the LAN port of Mesh Device A, so LAN should be selected.
5 Select the Enable This Entry check box to enable this entry. 6 Click Save to make the settings effective. Open a web browser on your PC. Enter the company server’s IP address to visit the company network.
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6 5 RIP Settings
To activate RIP for the WAN interface, select the desired RIP version and operation and place a check in the Enabled’ checkbox. To stop RIP on the WAN Interface, uncheck theEnabled’ checkbox. Click the `Save’ button to start/stop RIP and save the configuration. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the
password you set for the mesh device. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > RIP Settings. 3. Configure RIP settings.

· MD5 Authentication – Enable MD5 Authentication to enhance the rip RA packets security.
· MD5 Key ID 0 – Setting the MD5 Key ID 0 value. · MD5 Key ID 1 – Setting the MD5 Key ID 1 value. · Interface – The WAN interface name of the RIP rule table’s entry used in. · Version – The RIP version (RIPv1/RIPv2) of the RIP rule table’s entry used. · AcceptRA – Enable it to make the RIP rule entry can accept the mesh device
Advertisement. · SendRA – Enable it to make the RIP rule entry can send the mesh device Advertisement. · Enabled – Enable it to make the RIP rule entry active for IPv4. · RipngEnabled – Enable it to make the RIP rule entry active for IPv6, which is also known
as Ripng. · Modify – Click here to modify the RIP rule entry.
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6 6 Specify Wireless Settings

6 6 1 Change Basic Wireless Settings
The mesh device’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for the mesh device.
¾ To enable or disable the wireless function:
1 Go to Basic > Wireless.
2 The wireless radio is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of the mesh device, just clear the Enable check boxes. In this case, all the wireless settings will be invalid.
¾ To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:
1 Go to Basic > Wireless.
2 Enter a new SSID (32 characters at most) in the Network Name (SSID) field and a new password in the Password field and click Save. The SSID and password are case-sensitive.
Note: If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected after the new settings are effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use.
¾ To hide SSID:
1 Go to Basic > Wireless.
2 Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcast. Your SSID won’t display on your wireless devices when you scan for local wireless networks and you need to manually join the network.
¾ To change the mode or channel:
1 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

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2 Select the wireless network mode or channel and click Save to make the settings effective.
Mode: Select the desired transmission mode. · 802.11b/g/n mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless
clients. · 802.11b/g/n/ax mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, 11n and 11ax
wireless clients. · 802.11a/n/ac mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 11n, and 11ac wireless
clients. · 802.11a/n/ac/ax mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 11n, 11ac and 11ax
wireless clients.
Note: When 802.11n only mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the mesh device. It is strongly recommended that you select 802.11b/g/n mixed (for 2.4GHz) and 802.1 a/n/ac/ax mixed (for 5GHz), and all of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.11ax wireless stations can connect to the mesh device.
Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.
Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is Auto, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
Transmit Power: Select Low, Middle, or High to specify the data transmit power. The default and recommended setting is High.
¾ To change the security option:
1 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

2 Select an option from the Security drop-down list and configure the related parameters. The mesh device provides four options, No Security, WPAPSK[TKIP]+WPA2-PSK[AES], WPA2-PSK[AES], WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA3-Personal. WPA3 uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest. We recommend you don’t change the default settings unless necessary.
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3 Click Save to make the settings effective.
¾ To enable network roaming: Network roaming helps devices choose better AP based on actual conditions to balance network demands. (For mesh devices, Band Steering is disabled by default.) 1 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2 Locate the Band Steering section, select the Enable check box to make the settings
effective.

6 6 2 Advanced Wireless Settings
Advanced wireless settings are for those who want more network controls. You can follow the instructions below to configure your mesh device. 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you
set for your mesh device. 2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Advanced Settings.
¾ To change basic advanced settings: Locate the Advanced Settings section and configure the advanced settings according to the explanation below, and then click Save.

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· RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2347 to determine the packet size of data transmission through the mesh device. By default, the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold size is 2347. If the packet size is greater than the preset threshold, the mesh device sends Request to Send frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame, or else the packet will be sent immediately.
· DTIM Interval: Enter a value between 1 and 255 to determine the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). 1 indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.
· Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default is 0, indicating no key renewal.
· WMM: This feature guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. WMM is enabled compulsively under 802.11n or 802.11ac mode.
· Short GI: This feature is enabled by default and recommended to increase the data capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.
· AP Isolation: Select this check box to enable the AP Isolation feature that allows you to confine and restrict all wireless devices on your network from interacting with each other, but still able to access the internet.
· Air time fairness: Select this checkbox to enable the Airtime Fairness(ATF) feature that allows you to optimize the throughput of each flow. The ATF traffic scheduler uses the per-destination airtime targets to balance airtime usage across flow destinations.
· Fast Roaming (802.11r): This feature allows a client device to roam quickly in environments implementing the WPA2 Enterprise security, by ensuring that the client device does not need to re-authenticate to the RADIUS server every time it roams from one access point to another. It’s recommended that you keep the feature enabled for better roaming experiences.
Note: If you are not familiar with the settings mentioned above, it’s strongly recommended that you keep the provided default settings; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.
¾ To enable or disable WPS function:
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) provides you with an easier approach to set up a securityprotected Wi-Fi connection. This function is enabled by default, but if you do not need this function, clear the WPS Enable check box.
1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for your mesh device.
2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS.

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¾ To create multi-SSID network: The mesh device supports additional up to three multi-SSID wireless networks for client access in each wireless band. You can specify the access and security settings to ensure network security and privacy according to your situation. 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you
set for your mesh device. 2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Multi-SSID.
1 ) Locate the Multi-SSID section, and enable 2.4GHz or 5GHz to open the corresponding setup page.
2 ) Select the Enable MSSID 1 or 2 check box(es) to enable the corresponding multi-SSID network.
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3 ) Enter a new Network Name (SSID) or use the default name, this field is case sensitive. Don`t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for Wi-Fi access.
4 ) Select the Security option for the multi-SSID network, WPA/WPA2 Personal is recommended, and you can set a password for the network. If you want to allow the clients in your Multi-SSID network to communicate with each other via methods such as Network Neighborhood and Ping, select the Allow Guests to See Each Other check box. If you want to allow the clients in your Multi-SSID network to access your mesh device’s USB storage sharing via methods such as Network Neighborhood and FTP, select the Allow Guests to Access My USB Storage Sharing check box.
5 ) Repeat step 1) to step 4) to set other wireless networks if needed, and click Save to make the settings effective.
6 6 3 View Wireless Information
¾ To view the detailed wireless network settings: 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you
set for the mesh device. 2 Go to Advanced > Status page. You will find the Wireless panel. 3 Click 2.4GHz or 5GHz to view the wireless details.
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Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the mesh device icon on Basic> Network Map.
¾ To view the detailed information of the connected wireless clients: 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you
set for the mesh device. 2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Statistics page. 3 You can view the detailed information of the wireless clients, including its connection
type and security option as well as the packets transmitted.
Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the wireless clients icon on Basic > Network Map.
6 7 Schedule Your Wireless Function
You can automatically turn off your wireless networks when you do not need the wireless connection. 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you
set for the mesh device. 2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Schedule. 3 Enable the Wireless Schedule function.
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4 Click Add to set the Wireless Off Time, and click Save to make the settings effective.
Note: 1. Make sure that the time of the mesh device is correct before using this function. For details, refer to Set System Time. 2. The wireless LED will turn off if the corresponding wireless network is disabled. 3. The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set.
6 8 Use WPS for Wireless Connection
You can use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to add a new wireless device to your existing network quickly and easily.
Method 1: Use the WPS button
Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. 1 Press the WiFi/WPS button of the mesh device. 2 Press the WPS button of the client device directly. 3 The WPS LED flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process.
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4 When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the mesh device.
Method 2: Use the “Connect” button on the web management page
Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you
set for the mesh device. 2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS page.

3 Click Connect on the page. 4 Press the WPS button of the client device directly. 5 The WPS LED of the mesh device flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS
process. 6 When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the mesh
device.
Method 3: Enter the mesh device’s PIN on your client device
Use this method if your client device asks for the mesh device’s PIN. 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you
set for the mesh device. 2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS, and enable Mesh Device’s PIN.
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4 Enter the mesh device’s PIN on the client device. (The default PIN is also printed on the label of the mesh device.)
5 The WPS LED flashes for about 2 minutes during the WPS process.
6 When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the mesh device.
Note: 1. The WPS LED on the mesh device will light on for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the
network. 2. The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the mesh device is disabled. Please make sure the
wireless function is enabled before configuring WPS.
Method 4: Enter the client device’s PIN on the mesh device
1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for the mesh device.
2 Go to Advanced > Wireless > WPS, and click PIN Number.
3 Enter the Client’s PIN.

4 Then click the Connect button.
5 Device has been added successfully! or the similar information will appear on the web page, which means the client device has successfully connected to the mesh device.

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Chapter 7
Multi-SSID
Multi-SSID function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for your visitors without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a multi-SSID wireless network for them. In addition, you can customize the network settings to ensure your network security and privacy.

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¾ To create a multi-SSID network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set
for the mesh device. 2. Go to Basic > Multi-SSID or Advanced > Wireless > Multi-SSID. 3. Create the multi-SSID network as needed.

1 ) Select the Enable check box to create the corresponding multi-SSID network. You can create three multi-SSID wireless networks at most.
2 ) Enter a new Network Name (SSID) or use the default name, this field is casesensitive. Don`t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to manually input the SSID for Wi-Fi access.
3 ) Select the Security option for the multi-SSID wireless network, WPA/WPA2/ WPA3 Personal (Recommended) is recommended, and you can set a password for the network.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective. Now your guests can access your multiSSID wireless network using the SSID and password specified.
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Chapter 8
TP-Link Cloud Service
TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your mesh device with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Aginet app. To ensure that your mesh device stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available. Surely you can also manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID. This chapter introduces how to register a new TP-Link ID, bind or unbind TP- Link IDs to manage your mesh device, and the Aginet app with which you can manage your home network no matter where you may find yourself. It contains the following sections: · Register a TP-Link ID · Change Your TP-Link ID Information · Manage the User TP-Link IDs · Manage the Mesh Device via the TP- Link Aginet App

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8 1 Register a TP-Link ID
If you have skipped the registration during the Quick Setup process, you can:

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set
   for the mesh device. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud. 3. Click Sign Up and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID.

4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link Cloud page to log in. The TP-Link ID used to log in to the mesh device for the first time will be automatically bound as an Admin.
Note: · To learn more about the Admin and User TP-Link ID, refer to Manage the User TP-Link IDs. · Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the
Aginet APP. Please refer to Manage the Mesh Device via the TP-Link Aginet App to install the app. · If you want to unbind the admin TP-Link ID from your mesh device, please go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, an click Unbind
in the Device Information section.
8 2 Change Your TP-Link ID Information
Follow the steps below to change your email address and password of your TP- Link ID as needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Account Information section.
· To change your email address: 1. Click behind the Email. 2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then a new email address. And click Save.
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· To change your password: 1. Click behind the Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save.

8 3 Manage the User TP-Link IDs
The TP-Link ID used to log in to the mesh device for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs
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to or from the same mesh device as Users. All accounts can monitor and manage the mesh device locally or remotely, but user accounts cannot: · Reset the mesh device to its factory default settings either on the web management
page or in the Aginet app. · Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the mesh device.

8 3 1 Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Mesh Device

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID.

2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.

3. Click

, enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save.

Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Aginet app. Refer to Manage the Mesh Device via the TP-Link Aginet App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User.

8 3 2 Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Mesh Device
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with your TP-Link ID. 2. Go to Basic > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section. 3. Tick the checkbox(es) of the TP-Link ID(s) you want to remove and click Unbind.
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References

• Trying to configure the Router? | TP-Link
• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
• How to Configure MAC Clone on Deco if Deco fails to connect to the internet | TP-Link

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