TP-Link VR2100v Quick Start Guide

Quick Installation Guide

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AC2100 Wireless MU-MIMO
VDSL/ADSL Telephony Modem Router

Archer VR2100v

2. Connect the Phone

Analog Phone

Connect your analog phones to the Phone ports on the modem router's
back panel. You may connect up to two.

Set up with videos:

Scan the QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/
to search for the setup video of your product.

1. Set up the Modem Router

Power Adapter

Phone Jack

Phone1 or 2

Attach the antennas.

1

DECT Cordless Phone

Open the registration page on your cordless phone. Press and hold the DECT

A

button on the modem router for about 3 seconds until the Phone LED

Modem Router

Connect the DSL splitter to the phone jack.

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Note: If you won’t use the traditional landline phone service, you
can directly connect the modem router to the phone jack.

DSL Splitter

For traditional landline phone service

Push in to turn on the

4

modem router.

Connect the modem router

3

to the DSL splitter.

Wait about 1 minute until the DSL LED

5

turns solid on.

please wait a little longer. If the DSL LED still does
not turn solid on, please refer to Q3 of the FAQ.

DECT

DECTReset

Within 1 minute Press for about 3 seconds

DECT

Enter the PIN (Default: 0000) on the cordless phone if required.

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Already have a modem?

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Before You Start

Most internet service providers (ISPs) will provide a username and password for their

service when you rst sign up with them. If you are unsure, please check with your ISP.

If you are using telephony function, you’ll need to register your phone number on the

modem router. Please nd your phone information before continuing.

Connect your network device to the modem router via a wired or wireless

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connection.

LAN

DECTReset

Wired

Connect the computer to the LAN port of your modem router via an Ethernet cable.

Wireless

a Find the SSIDs (network names) and Wireless

Password printed on the product label

of the router

.

at the bottom

b Click the network icon on your computer or go to

the Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, then select
the modem router's SSID to join the network.

Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1.

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Model: Archer VR2100v

AC2100 Wireless MU-MIMO

VDSL/ADSL Telephony Modem Router

MAC: XX-X X-XX-XX-X X-XX

Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX

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SSID:TP-Link_XXXX

Create a login password and get started.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of FAQ in this guide.

http://tplinkmodem.net

New Password

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Let’s Get Started

Follow the Quick Setup instructions to set up an internet connection, register the

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telephone number, and register the TP-Link Cloud service.

USB Application

and remotely over the internet using the modem router's built-in FTP server capability.

WPSWi-FiUSB

USB Port

Remote Access

Media Sharing

To learn more about the USB features, visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb.

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Local Storage

Sharing

If you already have a modem or your internet comes directly from an Ethernet wall
outlet, you can switch to Wireless Router mode. Follow the steps below to set up.

1

Power on the modem router.

2

Connect your device to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.

SSIDs (network names) and Wireless Password can be found on the product label
of the router

3

Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1.

.

at the bottom

Create a login password and get started.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of FAQ in this guide.

http://tplinkmodem.net

4

Go to Advanced > Operation Mode and switch to Wireless Router Mode. Wait
for the router to reboot.

5

Connect the modem to the router’s LAN4/WAN port via an Ethernet cable.

6

Go to Quick Setup

Enjoy!

Tether App

You can easily manage your network through the TP-Link Tether app. Download and install
the Tether app. Search for Tether on the Apple App Store or Google Play, or simply scan
the QR code.

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LEDs

Name

Power

DSL

Internet

Wireless 2.4GHz

Wireless 5GHz

LAN

USB

Phone

Status Indication

On
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On (White)
On (Orange)

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System initialization is complete.

The system is initializing or the rmware is being upgraded. Do not
disconnect or power o the modem router.
Power is o

DSL synchronization is complete.
DSL synchronization is in progress.
DSL synchronization failed.

Internet service is available.
DSL port is connected but internet service is unavailable.
Internet connection is incorrect, DSL synchronization failed, or the

modem router is operating in Bridge mode.

The 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless radio band is enabled.
WPS connection is in progress (about 2 minutes).
The 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless radio band is disabled.

At least one LAN port is connected.
No LAN port is connected.

The USB device is ready to use.
The USB device is being identied.
No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

The phone is off-hook or DECT cordless phone is busy.
The phone is ringing or DECT cordless phone is registering.
The phone or DECT is on-hook.

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

A1. If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address

automatically.

A2. Make sure http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1 is correctly entered in the web

browser.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your modem router and try again.
A5. Disable then enable the network adapter in use.

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

A1. Make sure all telephone and Ethernet cables are correctly and securely connected to

the modem router.
A2. Try to log in to the web management page of the modem router using the default

address at http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1. If you cannot, change your

computer settings to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router. If you

can, try the steps below.
A3. Ask your internet service provider for the VPI/VCI (or VLAN ID), Connection Type,

internet service username and password, and make sure all are correctly entered into

your router's management page.

the instructions in this guide.
A5. If the problem persists, contact our Technical Support.

Q3. What should I do if the DSL LED does not turn solid on?

A1. Check your cables and make sure they are all plugged in correctly, including the

telephone lines and power adapter.
A2. Restore your modem router to its factory default settings.
A3. Remove the DSL splitter, directly connect the modem router to the phone jack and

A4. Contact your ISP (internet service provider) to check the status of your DSL line.
A5. If the problem persists, contact our Technical Support.

Q4. What should I do if I forget my password?

For the web management page:

A1. 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.
A2. Alternatively, restore the modem router to its factory default settings and then set a

new password.

For the Wi-Fi network:

A1. The default Wi-Fi Password/PIN can be found on the product label at the bottom of the

modem router.
A2. If the default wireless password has been changed, log in to the web management

page and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your password.

Q5. How do I restore the modem router to its factory default settings?

A1. With the modem router powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the side panel

of the modem router for about 5 seconds until all LEDs turn on momentarily, then

release the button.
A2. Log in to the web management page of the modem router. Go to Advanced > System

Tools > Backup & Restore and click Factory Restore. The modem router will restore

and reboot automatically.

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Community.

For technical support, the user guide and more information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support

Email [e-mail] to give suggestions.

Safety Information

· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.

· Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

· Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

· Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

· Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.