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TP-Link Festa VPN Gateway User Guide

This guide provides information for managing the Festa VPN Gateway in standalone mode. The Festa FR205 is used as an example.

About This Guide

Intended Readers

This guide is intended for network managers familiar with IT concepts and network terminologies.

Conventions

Features may vary by model and software version. Images and descriptions are examples. Notes are indicated by [Note] (?). Menu paths are shown as Menu Name > Submenu Name > Tab. Bold text indicates buttons, toolbar icons, menus, or menu items.

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Accessing the Gateway

1. Determine the Management Method

Choose between Standalone Mode or Controller Mode. Standalone mode allows direct management via GUI. Controller Mode is for large-scale networks managed by Festa SDN Controller.

Controller Mode: Recommended for central management of multiple devices. Refer to Controller Settings and the Festa SDN Controller User Guide for details. The guide can be found at tp-link.com/support/download/.

Standalone Mode: Manage the gateway using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) or web interface. This guide focuses on Standalone Mode.

[Note] The GUI is inaccessible when managed by a controller. To regain access, forget the gateway on the controller or reset the device.

2. Web Interface Access

Steps to log in via the web browser:

  1. Connect a PC to a LAN port. Ensure your PC is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
  2. Open a web browser and navigate to the default management address: http://192.168.0.1.
  3. Create an administrator username and password. Remember these credentials for future logins.
  4. Log in using the created username and password.
  5. Configure functions via the setup menu on the left side of the screen.

Configuring Network

1. Overview

The Network module provides basic gateway functions, including WAN connection and LAN settings.

Supported Features

WAN

WAN ports connect to the internet. You can configure multiple WAN ports for your network. Each WAN port has its own connection type and parameters, which you should configure according to the requirements of your ISP.

LAN

When the LAN ports of the gateway connect to your local network devices, the gateway functions as the gateway, allowing those devices to connect to the internet.

2. WAN Configuration

You can configure multiple WAN ports for your network. Each WAN port can have its own WAN connection, providing link backup and load balancing.

To complete WAN configuration, follow these steps:

  1. Configure the number of WAN ports.
  2. Configure the WAN connection.

2.1 Configuring the Number of WAN Ports

Navigate to Network > WAN > WAN Mode. Select ports (WAN, WAN/LAN, SFP WAN, USB Modem) to function as WAN ports by checking the box.

[Note] Any change to the number of WAN ports may lead your current configurations to be lost. Make sure you have backed up your configurations before proceeding.

2.2 Configuring the WAN Connection

The gateway supports five connection types: Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP. Choose one according to the service provided by your ISP.

Static IP

Use this if your ISP provides you with a fixed IP address and the corresponding parameters.

Dynamic IP

Use this if your ISP automatically assigns the IP address and the corresponding parameters.

PPPoE

Use this if your ISP provides you with a PPPoE account.

L2TP

Use this if your ISP provides you with an L2TP account.

PPTP

Use this if your ISP provides you with a PPTP account.

[Note] The number of configurable WAN ports is decided by WAN Mode. To configure WAN Mode, refer to Configuring the Number of WAN Ports.

Configuring the Dynamic IP

Navigate to Network > WAN > WAN. In the Connection Configuration section, select the connection type as Dynamic IP. Enter the corresponding parameters and click Save.

Configuring the Static IP

Navigate to Network > WAN > WAN. In the Connection Configuration section, select the connection type as Static IP. Enter the corresponding parameters and click Save.

Configuring the PPPoE

Navigate to Network > WAN > WAN. In the Connection Configuration section, select the connection type as PPPoE. Enter the corresponding parameters and click Save.

Configuring the L2TP

Navigate to Network > WAN > WAN. In the Connection Configuration section, select the connection type as L2TP. Enter the corresponding parameters and click Save.

Configuring the PPTP

Navigate to Network > WAN > WAN. In the Connection Configuration section, select the connection type as PPTP. Enter the corresponding parameters and click Save.

LAN Configuration

3.1 Configuring the IP Address of the LAN Port

Navigate to Network > LAN > LAN. Configure LAN settings, including IGMP Proxy (optional).

The IP address set here serves as the default gateway for LAN clients. All LAN clients should be in the same subnet.

[Note] Changing the LAN IP address may redirect the browser and affect DHCP server functions.

3.2 Configuring the DHCP Server

Configure an IP address pool for the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to clients. Navigate to Network > LAN > LAN, then edit the Network List entry.

Configure DHCP Mode (DHCP Server or DHCP Relay), Status, Starting/Ending IP Address, Lease Time, Default Gateway, Default Domain, Primary/Secondary DNS. Advanced settings are also available for DHCP NTP Server, DHCP Network Boot, DHCP Time Offset, DHCP WPAD URL, DHCP TFTP Server, and various DHCP Options (60, 138, 150, 159, 160, 176, 242).

3.3 Configuring the DHCP Relay

If DHCP Relay is selected, the gateway relays DHCP requests to a server on another network. Configure the Server Address.

3.4 Viewing the DHCP Client List

Navigate to Network > LAN > DHCP Client List to view connected clients, their Client Name, MAC Address, Assigned IP Address, and Lease Time.

System Tools

1. Overview

The System Tools module provides several system management tools for users to manage the gateway.

Supported Features

Management

Reset the gateway, reboot it, or upgrade the firmware.

Controller Settings

Configure the gateway to be discovered by the Festa Cloud-Based Controller for central management.

Diagnostics

Enable Remote Assistance for technicians to help troubleshoot network problems.

2. Management

Configure Factory Default Restore, Reboot, and Firmware Upgrade.

2.1 Factory Default Restore

Navigate to System Tools > Management > Factory Default Restore. Click 'Factory Restore' to revert all configurations to default.

2.2 Reboot

Navigate to System Tools > Management > Reboot. Click 'Reboot' to restart the device.

2.3 Firmware Upgrade

Navigate to System Tools > Management > Firmware Upgrade. Select a firmware file using 'Browse' and click 'Upgrade' to update the device firmware.

3. Controller Settings

Configure settings to enable the gateway to be discovered by the Festa Cloud-Based Controller.

3.1 Enable Cloud-Based Controller Management

Navigate to System Tools > Controller Settings. In the Cloud-Based Controller Management section, enable the feature and click Save. Connection status can be checked here.

3.2 Configure Controller Inform URL

Navigate to System Tools > Controller Settings. In the Controller Inform URL section, enter the controller's URL/IP address and click Save.

4. Diagnostics

4.1 Remote Assistance

[Note] Contact technicians before using this function. Navigate to System Tools > Diagnostics > Remote Assistance. Enable the function and click Save. Technicians can then access your gateway via SSH for troubleshooting.

Models: FR205 Festa VPN Gateway, FR205, Festa VPN Gateway, VPN Gateway, Gateway

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