TP-LINK TL-WR945N Quick Install Guide

Quick Installation Guide

450Mbps Wireless N Router

TL-WR945N

Connect the Hardware

If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from
the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect
the Ethernet cable to the router’s WAN port, then follow Step 4 and 5
to complete the hardware connection.

Internet

Power adapter

Modem

Power adapter

Turn o the modem,

1

and remove the backup
battery if it has one.

Connect the modem to the

2

router’s WAN port with an
Ethernet cable.

Router

Connect the power adapter

4

to the router and turn on the
router.

Turn on the modem, and

3

then wait about 2 minutes
for it to restart.

Conrm that the LED ( )

5

is on and solid to verify
the hardware connection
is correct.

Configure the Router

Connections are available

Wireless Network Connection

Connecting your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)

1.

Wired

Turn o the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown

below.

Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the

B

initial conguration.

Note: If you are not sure of the WAN Connection Type, please click Auto-Detect.

Quick Setup - WAN Connection Type

Auto-Detect
Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)
Static IP
PPPoE/Russian PPPoE
L2TP/Russian L2TP
PPTP/Russian PPTP

Note: For users in some areas (such as Russia, Ukraine etc.), please contact your ISP to choose

connection type manually.

More Features

The TP-LINK router supports various features, such as Guest Network,

Parental Controls, Access Control and more.
You can log in to the router’s web management page http://tplinkwifi.net to

apply these functions. For instructions, please refer to the User Manual at
www.tp-link.com.

Ethernet cable

Wireless

Find the SSID (Network Name)

a

and Wireless Password printed on
the Information Card.

Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your

b

smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

Computer Smart Device

Wi-Fi

TP-LINK_XXXX

Connect automatically Connect

< Settings

Wi-Fi

CHOOSE A NETWORK...

TP-LINK_XXXX

Other...

Back

LED Indicator

LED Status Explanation

On (Orange)

On (Blue)

Blinking slowly

Blinking quickly

Power is on, but there is no internet connection.

The router is connected to the internet.

The system is starting up or rmware is being upgraded. Do not
disconnect or power o your router.

WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.

Tether App

Next

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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

If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting
to obtain an IP address and DNS service address 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.
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?

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 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, click Clone MAC Address and
click Save. Then reboot both the modem and the router.

2.

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Congure the router using a web browser

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, and then click Login.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.

http://tplinkwi.net

admin

admin

Login

The TP-LINK Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage

your router.

Block unwelcome users from
connecting to your network

Change the basic wireless
network settings

Tether

View information about clients
connected to your router

Set up Parental Controls with
access time

How to begin?

1. Download the TP-LINK Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google

Play.

2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the home network.

3. Launch the Tether app and start managing your home network.

Scan to download

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 penal of the router until the LED blinks.
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 Information
Card.
Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable.
to the router’s web management page, and go to Wireless > Wireless
Security to obtain or reset your wireless password.

If your questions are not listed here, please refer to the support page at

www.tp-link.com.

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