TP-Link TL-WR945N User Manual page 11

Chapter 2
1 ) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2 ) Connect the modem to the WAN port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
3 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4 ) Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
5 ) Confirm that the LED is on and solid to verify the hardware connection is correct.
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 Information Card.
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
Connect automatically
• Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, 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.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device's screen. Here takes an Android phone as an example.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router.
Ethernet cable
< Settings
Wi-Fi
OR
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Connect
TP-LINK_XXXX
Other...
Smart Device
Wi-Fi
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