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Quality of Service (QoS)

Prioritize your bandwidth 

needs to get a better 

networking experience.

Parental Controls

Manage online time and block 

inappropriate content to keep 

families healthy online.

Network Protection

Detect cyber threats to keep 

your privacy and connected 

devices well protected.

Comprehensive Reports

Gain full statistics and insights 

to help you know your home 

network better.

TP-Link HomeShield premium security services keep your home 

network safe with cutting-edge features for network. 

Download the Tether app to enjoy HomeShield features.

For more details, visit 

https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield

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TP-Link HomeShield

Button Explanation 

• WPS/Wi-Fi Button

   WPS: 

Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press 

the WPS button on your client to start the WPS process.

   Wi-Fi: 

Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds, 

then release the button to turn on or off the wireless function 

of your router.

•  Reset Button

Press and hold the button for about 6 seconds until the Power 

LED blinks to reset the router to its factory default settings.

USB Applications

With the USB port, it’s easy to share files and media with 

multiple devices. Visit 

https://www.tp-link.com/app/usb

 to 

learn more about the USB applications.

Local Storage Sharing

Share files from the USB 

drive with devices on your home network

Media Server: 

Play media from the USB drive on your 

computer and smart devices

Remote Access: 

Access the USB drive when you are 

away from home

· Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, 

please contact us.

· Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

· Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

· Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. 

· Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

For technical suppo

rt, replacement services, user guides, and 

other information, ple

ase visit 

https://www.tp-link.com/support

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Q1. What should I do if I want to use 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port for 

internet service?

•  Connect to the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port with an Ethernet cable. 

During the quick network setup, select the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port 

as the Internet port. Or after the network setup, you can go to 

Tools 

> Internet Connection > Internet Port 

(Tether app) 

or Internet > 

Internet Port 

(web management page) to change it.

Q2. What should I do if I can’t access the web management page?

•  Reboot your router and try again.

•  If the computer is set to a static IP, change its settings to obtain an 

IP address automatically.

•  

Verify that 

http://tplinkwifi.net

 is correctly entered in the web 

browser. Alternatively, enter 

http://192.168.0.1

 or 

http://192.168.1.1

 in the web browser.

•  Use another web browser and try again.

•  Disable and enable the network adapter in use.

Q3. What should I do if I can’t access the internet?

•  Power off your modem for about 5 minutes, then power it on and 

check the internet. If your modem has more than one Ethernet 

port, keep other ports unconnected.

•  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, and go to the 

Network Map

 

page to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it’s 

valid, go to 

Advanced 

Network 

Internet

, click 

Advanced Settings

select 

Use the Following DNS Addresses

, set the primary DNS to 

8.8.8.8, and set the secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4.  If it is not, check the 

hardware connection or contact your internet service provider.

•  For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the 

router and go to 

Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone

Select 

Clone Current Device MAC

 and click 

SAVE

. Then reboot 

both the modem and the router.

Q4. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?

•  

If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be 

found on the label at the bottom of the router.

•  Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. 

Log in to the router’s web management page at 

http://tplinkwifi.net

and go to the 

Wireless

 page to retrieve or reset your wireless 

password.

Q5. How should I position my router for optimal Wi-Fi performance?

•  Don’t place your router in a corner or in a closet.

•  Avoid obstacles and high-powered appliances.

•  Keep your router in a central location at a certain height.

•  

Keep the antennas vertical when the router is placed on a desktop. 

Keep the antennas upright when the router is hanging on a wall.

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