tp-link AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Installation Guide

: June 1, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

tp-link AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Connect the Hardware
Set Up the Network
Access Point Mode
Safety Information
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

tp-link AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router

Product Information

Specifications:

Model: AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Brand: TP-Link
Wireless Standard: 802.11ac
Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz
Ports: Internet, Ethernet (1-4)
App Support: TP-Link Tether App

Product Usage Instructions

Connect the Hardware:

If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, connect the router’s Internet port to it.
Unplug your modem and remove any backup battery.
Connect the modem to the router’s Internet port using an Ethernet cable.
Power on the modem and wait for it to restart.
Connect the power adapter to the router and turn it on.

Set Up the Network:

Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App

Download and open the Tether app on your mobile device.
Login with your TP-Link ID or create a new account.
Select Wireless Router > Standard Routers and follow the setup steps to connect to the internet.

Method 2: Via a Web Browser

Connect your device to the router either wired or wirelessly.
If wired, turn off Wi-Fi on your device and connect using an Ethernet cable. If wireless, find the SSID and password on the router label and connect.
Open a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1. Create a login password.
Follow the instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

Access Point Mode:

Power on the new router and connect its Internet port to an existing router’s Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable.
Connect a computer to the new router using an Ethernet cable or wirelessly with SSID and password from the label.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the LEDs on the router are not turning on?
A: If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 5 seconds to turn them solid.

Connect the Hardware

If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, connect the router’s Internet port to it, then follow Step 4 and Step 5.
If you want to configure this new router as an access point to extend your network, refer to the Access Point Mode section on the back page.

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Set up with videos:
Scan the QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers to search for the setup video of your product. $tp-link -AC1900-MU-MIMO-Wi-Fi-Router-fig- $1$$

Set Up the Network

Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App

Download the Tether app. $tp-link -AC1900-MU-MIMO-Wi-Fi-Router-fig- $3$$
Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.
Note : If you don’t have an account, create one first.
Tap the button in the Tether app and select Wireless Router > Standard Routers. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.
Note : Due to Tether app updates, your actual user interface and pathway may differ from those depicted here.

Method 2: Via a Web Browser

Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).

Wired

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an Ethernet cable.

Wireless

Find the SSID (network name) and wireless password printed on the label of the router.
Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

Connect the router to the internet.

Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
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Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

Access Point Mode

If you already have a router, you can switch this new router to an access point to extend your existing network. Follow the steps below. $tp-link -AC1900-MU-MIMO-Wi-Fi-Router-fig- $6$$

Power on the router.
Connect the router’s Internet port to your existing router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable as shown above.
Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Run the Quick Setup, click Change Mode in the top right corner then select Access Point Mode.
Note : You can also go to Advanced > Operation Mode to switch to Access Point Mode.
Wait for the router to reboot, then log in and follow the Quick Setup to complete the setup.

Need Help?

Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?

Reboot your router and try again.
If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IPaddress automatically.
Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser and press Enter.
Use another web browser and try again.
Disable and enable the network adapter being used.

Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?

Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the modem using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider.
Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the Network Map to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is not, check the hardware connection or contact your internet service provider.
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, select Clone Current Device MAC and click SAVE. Then reboot both the modem and the router.

Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?

With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button on the back until all LEDs turn off.
Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Advanced > System > Backup & Restore > Factory Default Restore, and click FACTORY RESTORE. The router will restore and reboot automatically.

Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?

If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot Password? on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it.
Alternatively, refer to Q3 to reset your router, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password.

Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?

If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label at the bottom of the router.
Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the router’s web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to Wireless > Wireless Settings to retrieve or reset your wireless password.

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 a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

TP-Link hereby declares that the device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/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/
TP-Link hereby declares that the device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp- link.com/support/ukca/

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