Access Point Mode
If you already have a router, you can switch this new router to
Access Point mode to extend your existing network. Follow the
steps below.
a.
Power on the router.
b.
Connect the router's
WAN
port to your existing 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
Change Mode
in the top right corner and select
Access Point
Mode
. Wait for the router to reboot.
Note: You can also go to
Advanced
>
Operation Mode
to switch to
Access Point Mode
.
f.
Use
http://tplinkwifi.net
to log in to the web management page and
follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection.
Devices
Router
Existing
Router
Ethernet4
Ethernet3
Ethernet1
Ethernet2
Internet
Ethernet4
Ethernet
Internet
WAN
Safety Information
•
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
•
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. . If you need
service, please contact us.
•
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
)
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WPS/RESET
Button
Press for 1 second to enable the WPS function.
Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn off to reset the router to
its factory default settings.
Item
Description
Power
Solid on:
Power is on.
Blinking slowly:
The system is starting up or firmware upgrade is in progress.
Blinking quickly:
WPS connection is in progress.
Green
2.4 GHz Green
Solid on:
The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
5 GHz Green
Solid on:
The 5GHz wireless band is enabled.
LAN Green
Solid on:
At least one LAN port is connected.
Internet
Orange
Solid on:
Router Mode: The WAN port is connected, but internet is not
available.
Green
Solid on:
Router Mode: Internet is available.
Access Point Mode: The WAN port is connected.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
•
With the router powered on, press and hold the
WPS/RESET
button on the back
panel of the router until
all LEDs turn off
. The router will reboot.
•
Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to
Advanced
>
System
>
Backup & Restore
, and locate the
Factory Default Restore
section. Then click
FACTORY
RESTORE
. The router will restore and reboot automatically.
Q4. What can I do if I forgot my web management password?
•
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.
•
Alternatively, refer to
Q3
to reset your router, then visit
http://tplinkwifi.net
to create
a new login password.
Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
•
If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label
at the bottom of the router.
•
Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the
router’s web management page at
http://tplinkwifi.net
, and go to
Wireless
> Wireless
Settings
to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
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?
•
Power off your modem for about 5 minutes, then power it on and check the internet.
If your modem has more than one Ethernet port, keep other ports unconnected.
•
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
Network Map
page to check whether the WAN IP address is valid or not. If it’s valid, go to
Advanced
>
Network
>
Internet
, set the
Primary DNS
to
8.8.8.8
, and set the
Secondary DNS
to
8.8.4.4
. If it is not, check the hardware connection or contact
your internet service provider.
•
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to
Advanced
>
Network
>
Internet
and locate the
MAC Clone
section. Select
Clone
Current Device MAC
, and click
SAVE
. Then reboot both the modem and the router.
Launch a web browser, and enter
http://tplinkwifi.net
or
http://192.168.0.1
in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection
and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
2. Connect the router to the internet.
http://tplinkwifi.net
Let’s Get Started
Confirm Password
Password
Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to
Q1
of
Need Help?
in this guide.
a
b
a
Wired
Wireless
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an
Ethernet cable.
1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router.
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.
b
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
