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 |
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Power adapter
Router
1 Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2 Connect the modem to the router’s WAN port with an Ethernet cable.
3 Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4 Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
5Confirm that the LED (
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the hardware connection is correct.
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Configure the Router
1. Connecting your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)
Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
Wireless
a Find the SSID (Network Name)
and Wireless Password printed on
the Information Card.
bClick 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.
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2. Configure the router using a web browser
ALaunch 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://tplinkwifi.net
admin
admin
Login
BFollow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial configuration.
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.
Back Next
LED Indicator
LED |
Status |
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On (Orange) |
Power is on, but there is no internet connection. |
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On (Blue) |
The router is connected to the internet. |
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Blinking slowly |
The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not |
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disconnect or power off your router. |
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Blinking quickly |
WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. |
Tether App
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
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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. |
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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.
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.
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. Log in 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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