TP-Link Wireless N Router Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Wireless N Router

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If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet,

connect the router’s INTERNET port to it, then Power adapter skip steps 1, 2, and 3.

Configure the router

1.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

A.Find the product label at the bottom of the router.

B.Use the default network name (SSID) and password to join the network.

Tip: If you are using a smartphone or tablet, you can also scan the QR code to join the preset network directly.

QR Wireless Password/PIN:

Code XXXXXXXX

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX

Important

Unplug the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.

POWER	POWER	RESET	WI-FI/	INTERNET	Router	Modem
	ON/OFF		WPS

						Connect to the internet


						Connect to the power socket








	Connect the powered-off modem to the					Power on the modem, then wait


	router’s INTERNET port via an Ethernet cable.					about 2 minutes for it to restart.
	Connect the power adapter to the router and					Verify that the router’s LED turns
	turn on the router.					solid on before continuing.

2. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or	3. Click Next to start the Quick Setup. Select Standard Wireless
http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Create a password	Router and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the
to log in.	internet connection.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.	Note: If you are not sure of the WAN Connection Type, please click Auto-Detect.

http://tplinkwifi.net

Password

Confirm Password

Create

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.

Access Point Mode

In this mode, the router transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one.

Internet	Ethernet	INTERNET

Wired Router

Router

Devices

A.Turn on the router.

B.Connect the router's INTERNET 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. Create a 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.

1. Configure

A.Place the router next to your host router and turn 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. Create a password to log in.

http://tplinkwifi.net

Password

Confirm Password

Create

D.Click Next to start the Quick Setup. Select Range Extender and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.

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LED Indicator

Status	Explanation
On (Orange)	Power is on, but there is no internet connection.
On (Blue)	Router mode: The router is connected to the internet.
On (Blue)	Range Extender mode: The router is connected to the host network.
	Access Point mode: At least one of the router’s WAN/LAN ports is connected.
Blinking slowly	The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect
	or power off your router.
Blinking quickly	WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.

Safety Information

Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.

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

Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

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

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

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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

Reboot your router and try again.

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.

Disable and then enable the network adapter being used.

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

Reboot your modem and router, then try again.

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.

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 RESET button on the back panel of the router until the LED blinks.

2. 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.

	Host Network	Extended Network
Host Router	Router	Devices

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 create a 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, and go to Wireless > Wireless Security to obtain or reset your wireless password.

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