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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
5. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to confirm the hardware is connected
correctly.
Power
On
Internet
On
2.4G
On
5G
On
Note:
If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds. Both the
LEDs should turn solid on.
6. Connect your computer to the router.
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Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
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Method 2: Wirelessly
1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at
the bottom of the router.
2 ) Click 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.
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically
Connect
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TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Other...
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Settings
Smart Device
Computer
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Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.
Note
:
• WPS is not supported by iOS devices.
• The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be
disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with
the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
