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Configuring the Modem Router
1. Before You Start
You'll usually need an internet service username and password, given to
you by your internet service provider (ISP) when you first signed up with
them. If you are unsure, please check with your ISP.
2.
Connecting your computer to the modem router (Wired or
Wireless).
Wired
Connect a computer to the modem router and the LAN LED
Ethernet cable
WPS/
ADSL
LAN4/WAN
LAN3
LAN2
LAN1
USB WiFi
ON/OFF POWER
RESET
Wireless
a. Find the SSID (network name) and
Wireless Password printed on the
product label at the bottom of the
modem router.
b. Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Setting of your
smart device, then select the SSID to join the network.
Computer
<
Settings
Connections are available
Wi-Fi
Wireless Network Connection
OR
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-LINK_XXXX
Connect automatically
Connect
√
TP-LINK_XXXX
Other...
3.
Configure the router using a web browser
A
Enter http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of a web
browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click
Login.
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkmodem.net
admin
admin
Login
B
Click Next to start Quick Setup and follow the step-by-step instructions
to complete the initial configuration.
Note: For advanced settings, please refer to the User Guide on our official website at
www.tp-link.com.
Already have a modem?
If you already have a modem or your internet comes directly from an Ethernet
wall outlet, you can switch to Wireless Router mode. Follow the steps below to
set up.
1. Connect the hardware and wait until the Power LED
Modem
lights up.
2. Connect your device to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
SSID (network name) and wireless password are printed on the product label at the bottom of
the modem router.
3.
Enter http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of a web
browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login.
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkmodem.net
4. Go to Operation Mode page and select Wireless Router Mode, then go to
Network> WAN Settings to finish the set up.
Now you can enjoy the internet.
Smart Device
LED Indicators
Wi-Fi
LED
Status
On
Flashing
(Power)
Off
On
Flashing
(DSL)
Off
On
(Internet)
Off
On
(Wi-Fi)
Off
On/Off
(WPS)
Flashing
On
Flashing
(USB)
Off
On
(LAN1-4)
Off
becomes stable.
Power Adapter
WPS/
VDSL
LAN4/WAN
LAN3
LAN2
LAN1
USB WiFi
ON/OFF POWER
RESET
Modem Router
Ethernet Cable
Indication
The system has started up successfully.
The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not
disconnect or power off your modem router.
Power is off.
DSL synchronization is complete.
DSL synchronization is in progress.
DSL synchronization failed.
The modem router is connected to the internet.
There is no internet connection or the modem router is operating
in Bridge mode.
The wireless function is enabled.
The wireless function is disabled.
This light remains 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.
The inserted USB device is ready to use.
A USB device is being identified.
No device is plugged into the USB port.
The LAN port is connected to a powered-on device.
The LAN port is not connected to a powered-on device.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What can I do if the login page does not appear?
A1. Make sure the computer is connected to the modem router properly.
A2. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change it to obtain an IP
address automatically from the modem router.
A3. Verify http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1 is correctly entered in the web
browser and press Enter.
A4. Use another web browser and try again.
A5. Reboot your modem router and try again.
A6. Disable and enable the active network adapter.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the internet?
A1. Make sure the telephone and Ethernet cables are plugged in correctly.
A2. Try to log in to the web management page of the modem router using the
default address at http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1. If you can, try the
following answers. If you cannot, change your computer to obtain an IP
address automatically from the modem router.
A3. Ask your internet service provider for the VPI/VCI (or VLAN ID), Connection
Type, internet service username and password, and make sure all are correctly
entered into your router's management page.
A4. Restore the modem router to its factory default settings and reconfigure the
modem router by following the instructions in this Quick Installation Guide.
A5. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem persists.
Q3. How do I restore the modem router to its factory default
settings?
A1. With the modem router powered on,
press and hold down the WPS/RESET
button on the rear panel of the modem
router for more than 5 seconds until all
VDSL
LAN4/WAN
LAN3
LEDs turn on momentarily, then release
the button.
A2. Log in to the web management page of the modem router, and go to System
Tools > Factory Defaults, click Restore and wait until the reset process is
complete.
Q4. What can I do if I forget my password?
Web management page password:
Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the modem router, and then use admin (all
lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
Wireless network password:
A1. The default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the
modem router.
A2. If the default wireless password has been changed, log in to the modem
router's web management page and go to Wireless > Wireless Security to
retrieve or reset your wireless network password.
Q5. What can I do if the DSL LED
does not turn solid on?
A1. Check your cables and make sure they are all plugged in correctly, including
the telephone lines and power adapter.
A2. Restore your modem router to its factory default settings.
A3. Remove the DSL splitter, directly connect the modem router to the phone jack
and then reconfigure the modem router by following the instructions in this
Quick Installation Guide.
A4. Contact your ISP to verify if the DSL line is in good status.
A5. If you have tried all the suggestions above and the problem persists, contact
our Technical Support.
For technical support and other information, please visit
http://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
WPS/
LAN2
LAN1
USB WiFi
ON/OFF POWER
RESET
WPS/RESET Button
Press & Hold for more than 5 seconds
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