Access Point Mode; Led Indicator - TP-Link TL-WR840N Quick Installation Manual

Range Extender Mode
In Range Extender 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.
Use admin for both the username and password, and then click Login.
http://tplinkwifi.net
admin
admin
Login
D. Click Next to start the Quick Setup. Select Range Extender and follow
the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.

LED Indicator

Status Explanation
Solid Orange Power is on, but there is no internet connection.
Router Mode: The internet is avaliable.
Solid Green Range Extender Mode: The router is connected to the host network.
Access Point Mode: At least one of the WAN/LAN ports is connected.
The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect
Blinking slowly
or power off your router.
Blinking quickly WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.
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.
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
Host Router Router
The extended network shares the same SSID (network name) and password
as those of your host network.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What should I do if the login window does not appear?
If the computer is set to a static or fixed 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.
Reboot your router and try again.
Disable and enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet when in Router mode?
Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the modem
via 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, check the hardware connection.
Reboot your router and try again.
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Network
> MAC Clone, click Clone MAC Address and click Save. Then reboot both the modem and
the router.

Access Point Mode

In Access Point mode, the router transforms your existing wired network
to a wireless one.
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Internet Ethernet2
Wired Router
A. Turn on the router.
B. Connect the router to your wired router's Ethernet port via an Ethernet
cable as shown above.
Extended Network
C. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by
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using the SSID (wireless name) and 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.
Use admin for both the username and password to log in.
E. Click Next to start the Quick Setup. Select Access Point and follow the
step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
Connect to the wireless network by using the SSID (network name) and
password of the router.
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 the LED blinks.
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 should I do if I forget my web management page password?
Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use admin (all lowercase) for both username
and password to log in.
Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?
The factory default wireless password is printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
Connect a computer directly to the router via 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.
For technical support and other information, please visit
http://www.tp-link.com/support
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