tp-link N450 Wireless Router Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

tp-link N450 Wireless Router
Connect the Hardware
Configure via Web Browser
Tether App
Frequently Ask Question
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

tp-link N450 Wireless Router

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Connect the Hardware

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL/Cable/Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, and skip Step 2,3,5 to complete the hardware connection.

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Install the antennas. If the antennas are already fixed, move to the next step.
Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Connect the modem to the Internet (or WAN) port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
Turn on the router, and wait for it to start.
Turn on the modem.

Configure via Web Browser

Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless).
Wired:
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect your computer to the router’s LAN (1/2/3/4) port using an Ethernet cable.
Wireless:
Connect your computer to the router wirelessly. The SSID and Wireless Password are on the router’s label.
Enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar of a web browser. Create a password for future login attempts, or use admin for both username and password for some routers.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
Go to the Quick Setup page, and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the initial configuration.

Enjoy!
Now your wired and wireless devices can connect to the internet!

Note : If you have changed the SSID and wireless password to join the wireless network.

Tether App

The TP-Link Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your router. You can BLOCK UNWELCOME DEVICES SETUP PARENTAL CONTROLS

Scan the QR code to download the TP-Link Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Frequently Ask Question

Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?

if the computer is set to a static fixed IP ADRESS CHANGE THE SETTING TO OBTAIN AN IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY.
VERIFY THE http://tplinkwifi.net OR http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered in the web browser.
er, http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser.
Use another web browser and try again.
Reboot your router and try again.
Disable and enable the network adapter in use again.

What can I do if I cannot access the internet?

Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem via Ethernet. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Open a web browser, enter or http://192.168.0.1 and run the Quick Setup again.
Reboot your router and try again.

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

With the router powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the router until all the LEDs turn on momentarily.•
Log in to the web management page of the router to restore the router to factory settings.

Q4. What can I do if I forgot my web management password?

Refer to FAQ >Q3 to reset the router, and then create a password for future login attempts, or use admin for both username and password for some routers.

Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?

If you have not changed the default Wireless Password, it can be found on the product label of the router.
Log in to the web management page of the router to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
Note : To learn more about the router, please go to the website https://www.tp-link.com to download the user guide of your router.