tp-link Multi-mode Router Installation Guide

: June 7, 2024
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tp-link Multi-mode Router Installation Guide

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Multi-mode Router

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Router Mode

If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall, instead of through a modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s WAN port, and skip steps 1, 2, and 3.

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5 Configure the router

Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)
Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect it to the router via an Ethernet cable.
Wireless
Connect your device to\ the router’s Wi-Fi 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 or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Use admin for both username and password to log in.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
Click Next to start the Quick Setup. Select Wireless Router and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
Note: If you are not sure of the WAN Connection Type, please click Auto- Detect.
Enjoy the internet!

Access Point Mode

In this mode, the router transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one.
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A. Power on the router.
B. Connect the router’s WAN port to your wired router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable as shown above.
C. 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.
D. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar.
Use admin for both the username and password to log in.
E. Click Next to start the Quick Setup. Select Access Point and follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection.

Range Extender Mode

In this mode, the router boosts the existing wireless coverage in your home.

Configure
A. Place the router next to your host router and power it on.
B. 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.
C. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Use admin for both the username and password to log in.
D. Click Next to start the Quick Setup. Select Range Extender and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection
Relocate
Place the router about halfway between your host router and the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network.

WISP Mode

In this mode, the router connects to the ISP network wirelessly in areas without wired service
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A. Power on the router.
B. 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.
C. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Use admin for both the username and password to log in.
D. Click Next to start the Quick Setup. Select WISP and follow the step-by- step instructions to set up the internet connection

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Tether App

The TP-Link Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your router. Scan the QR code to download Tether from the Apple
App Store or Google Play.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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

Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the internet when in Router mode?

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 Status page to check whether the WAN IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick Setup
again; otherwise, recheck the hardware connection.
Reboot your router and try again.
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Network > MAC Clone, select Clone MAC Address 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, press and hold the WPS/RESET button on the back panel of the router for more than 5 seconds until the Internet LED blinks. The router will reboot.
Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults, and click Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically.

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

Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in.

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

The factory default wireless password is printed on the label of the router.
Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the router’s web management page,

For technical support, the user guide and more information, please
visit http://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.