How to Set Up a TP Link Router

A router is a box which enables multiple computers, smart phones, and so to join the exact same network. From that point, the router is generally linked to your modem in order to offer an online link to any system that's connected to the router. This guide intends to assist you get through the first-time installation process to your router.

From the box you may have any of these:

• Device manual.

• Driver disc (for some versions)

• USB cable (for some versions)

Connect Power

• Find the power cable and connect it to a power supply like an outlet or surge protector.

• Plug the opposite end of the power cable into the router's ability input, which is generally situated in the rear

• Your router must power on.

Connect to Modem by Cable/Wire

Your router must be attached to your modem in order to deliver the local network with an online connection.

• Get an Ethernet cable.

• Take one end of the cable and then plug it in the Web (or WAN) jack on the back of your router. The port might be blue or grey.

• Take one end of the cable and then plug it into an accessible Ethernet (or LAN) port on the back of your modem. These vents are generally yellow.

• Normally this is all that is needed to connect your router to a wired link.

• By means of a computer that's linked to the TP Link router, start an internet browser (such as Safari, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer).

• At the peak of the browser would be the address bar, type from http://tplinkwifi.net.

• If the address does not work, check the base of the router to validate the default accessibility address. It is also possible to attempt to connect using IP address (example: http://192.168.1.1 or http://10.0.0.1)

• If you're prompted for a username and password, you might discover it on precisely the same tag where your router's address is.

• The default certificate are typically:

  • Username: admin

  • Password: admin

Select the Password

Wherever possible, you should pick a password that is impossible to suspect and is resistant to brute-force attacks.

Change SSID and Password

Once logging-in the router's user interface:

1. Click Wireless 2.4 subsequently Wireless Settings.

2. Verify or change the Network Title .

3. Next, click on Wireless Security and type your new password. Scroll down and click on Conserve .

4. Model , pick WPA2-PSK

5. Once complete, click Conserve .

6. Your wireless security preferences have now been upgraded and your devices may connect to it.

   • When you alter your wireless security settings you'll have to reconnect your wireless apparatus.

   • If your router is dual-band, meaning it's a 2.4 and a 5 GHz system you might need to repeat the actions listed above for each network since every network may be controlled separately. You must use different network names for every band.

   • When your router includes a guest network you'll need to replicate the steps listed above to your guest network as it's controlled individually.

Keeping Your Password Secure

Some precautions should be taken in order to keep your password secure.

Best practices:

• Don't use a master password which you use everywhere (like email, job, college, house, community )

• If you can, do not share your password with anyone.

• Passwords which can be shared with other people, like for a house network, should only be shared if necessary.

• Take note when assessing your password in public, or in no way anybody is watching.

• Some kinds of electronic devices such as smartphones and computers can recall passwords, so beware of devices that aren't yours.

• Make a schedule of when to modify your password. For example, every 180 days.

• It's not suggested to write down passwords. But if you must, make certain it's neither physically nor visually accessible by others.