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USB Features

USB Port for Sharing

Remote Access via 
FTP Server

Printer Sharing

Local Storage Sharing 

Media Sharing

The USB port can be used for media sharing, storage sharing and 
printer sharing within your local network. You can also set up an FTP 
server to access your files remotely through the Internet.

To learn more about the USB features, visit 
http://tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR 
code.

LED Indicators

LED

Status Indication

(LAN)

(Online)

(Downstream)

(Upstream)

(Power)

Power is off.
Power is on.

The initialization is not started, or has failed.
The modem router is synchronized with one channel.
The modem router is synchronized with more than one channel. 
The modem router is scanning for downstream channels.

The initialization is not started, or has failed.
The modem router is synchronized with one channel. 
The modem router is synchronized with more than one channel. 
The modem router is ranging or registering for upstream 
channels.

Internet service is not available.
Internet service is available.
The modem router is initialzing.

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

No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
The USB device is detected and ready to use.
The USB device is being detected.

The wireless network is disabled.
The wireless network is enabled.

The LED stays on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is 
established, then turns off.
WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.

(USB)

Off
On

Off
White
Green
Flashing

Off
White
Green
Flashing

Off
On
Flashing

Off
On

Off
On
Flashing

Off
On

On/Off

Flashing

(Wireless)

(WPS)

Customize the Wireless Network

Login

admin

admin

http://tplinkmodem.net

1. Connect your computer to the modem router via a wired or wireless 

connection.

2. Launch a web browser and type in 

http://tplinkmodem.net

 or 

http://192.168.1.1

. Use 

admin

 for both username and password, 

then click 

Login

.

Note:

 

To enable and customize guest network, go to 

Basic

 >

 Guest Network

.

If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q2.

3. Go to 

Basic > Wireless 

to personalize your wireless network name 

(SSID) and password, then click 

Save

Once done, you will need to reconnect to your wireless network 
using the new SSID and password.

Q3. What can I do if I forgot my password?

For the web management page password:

A.   Refer to FAQ > Q4 to reset the modem router, and then use the default 

admin

 (all 

lowercase) for both username and password to log in.

For the default wireless password:

A1. The default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the provided 

Information Card

 of the 

modem router.

A2. If the default wireless password has been changed, log into the web management page 

and go to 

Basic

 > 

Wireless

 to retrieve or reset your password.

For the Guest Network password:

A.   Log into the web management page and go to 

Basic

 > 

Guest

 Network to retrieve or 

reset the password.

Q4. How do I restore the modem router to its factory default    

settings?  

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

A1. Make sure the coaxial cable, Ethernet cable and power adapter are plugged in 

correctly.

A2. Contact your ISP to make sure the modem router is activated. 
A3. Contact our Technical Support if the problem persists.

Q2. What can I do if the login page does not appear?

A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting 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 re-enable the network adapter being used.

©2015 TP-LINK

The product should be connected to cable distribution system that 
grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National 
Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93 - Grounding of Outer 
Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.

Safety Information

A1. With the modem router powered on, press and hold the 

Reset

 

button on the rear panel of the modem router for approximately 8 

seconds until all LEDs turn back on, 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 

Reset

The modem router will restore and reboot automatically.

For advanced configuration, refer to the User Guide which can be downloaded at 
http://www.tp-link.us/support/download.

For further assistance, contact Technical Support at 1-866-225-8139 or visit 
http://www.tp-link.us/support/contact.

For additional FAQs, visit http://www.tp-link.us/support/faq.

Note:

    

LAN1

Cable

Power

ON/OFF

LAN2

LAN3

LAN4

USB

Reset

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