TP-Link AC1200 User Manual page 12

Chapter 2
4 ) Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
5 ) Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to confirm the hardware is
connected correctly.
Note:
If the 2.4GHz and 5GHz LEDs are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the rear panel for about 2 seconds to
turn them on.
2. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
• 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.
Computer
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Connect automatically
• 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 ( not supported
by iOS devices).
Note:
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.
Power Internet
2.4GHz 5GHz
On On
On On
Ethernet cable
< Settings
Wi-Fi
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-Link_XXXX
Connect
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Other...
Connect the Hardware
Smart Device
Wi-Fi
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