Tp-Link AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Quick Guide

Connect the Hardware

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router's Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.

1. Install the antennas.
2. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
3. Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
4. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
5. Turn on the router.
6. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the configuration.
   Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, please press the WiFi button on the side panel for 2 seconds and check the LEDs again a few seconds later.

Configure via Web Browser

1. Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)
   
   Wired
   Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
   
   
   Wireless
   Use the default wireless network name (SSID) and password printed on the product label on the rear panel of the router to connect wirelessly.
   
   
2. Configure the router with a web browser
   1. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login.
      Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ->Q1.
      
      
   2. Select your region and time zone, and click Next.
      Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. is locked to the U.S. region.
      
      
   3. Select your WAN Connection Type, or click Auto Detect if you are unsure of what your connection type is. Click Next and follow the instructions.
      
      
   4. Use the default or change the wireless settings, and click Next.
      Note: If you change the default SSID and password, write down the new wireless settings.
      
      
   5. Confirm your settings, and then click Save to continue or Back to make changes.
      
      
   6. Test your Internet connection, then click Finish to quit the Quick Setup.
      

Configure via Tether App

TP-LINK's Tether app lets you conveniently access the router and:

• View information about the clients on your network.
• Block network access from specific users or devices.
• Set up Parental Control with access time and content restrictions.
• Change the basic wireless network settings easily.

How to start?

1. Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the home network.
3. Launch the Tether app and start managing your home network.

USB Features

Use the USB ports for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing across your local network. You can also set up an FTP server to access your files remotely through the Internet.

Remote Access via FTP Server

Media Sharing

Local Storage Sharing

Printer Sharing

To learn more about the USB features, retrieve the Resource CD attatched in the package, visit the website http://tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code with your smart devices.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?

• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically.
• Verify if 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.
• Use another web browser and try again.
• Reboot your router and try again.
• Disable and enable the the network adapter in use again.

Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

• Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem via an Ethernet. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
• Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 and run the setup again.
• Reboot your router and try again.
• For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, log into the Web Management page of the router, and go to Advanced > Network > MAC Clone, click Clone MAC Address and then click Save.

Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?

• While the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset/WPS button on the back until the blinks.
• Log into the Web Management page of the router, and go to Advanced > System Tools > Factory Defaults, click Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically.

Q4. What can I do if I forgot my Web Management password?

• Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use the default admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in.

Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?

• If you have not changed the default Wireless Password, it can be found on the product label of the router.
• Log into the Web Management page, go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.