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Q1. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

A1. Make sure all cables are properly and securely connected to the 

modem router.

A2. Contact your Internet service provider to make sure the modem 

router is activated. 

A3. Contact our Technical Support if the problem persists.

Q2. What can I do if the login page does not appear?

A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the 

setting to obtain an IP address automatically.

A2. Make sure 

http://tplinkmodem.net

 or 

http://192.168.1.1

 is 

correctly entered in the web browser.

A3. Use another web browser and try again.

A4. Reboot your modem router and try again.

A5. Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.

For advanced configuration, refer to the User Manual which can be downloaded at 

http://www.tp-link.us/support/download.

For further assistance, contact Technical Support at 1-866-225-8139 or visit 

http://www.tp-link.us/support/contact.

For additional FAQs, visit http://www.tp-link.us/support/faq.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q3. What can I do if I forgot my password?

For the web management page password:

A. Refer to FAQ > Q4 to reset the modem router, and then use the 

default 

admin

 (all lowercase) for both username and password to log 

in.

For the wireless password:

A1. The default Wi-Fi Password/PIN is printed on the Information Card or 

the product label at the bottom of the modem router.

A2. If the default wireless password has been changed, log into the web 

management page and go to 

Basic 

>

 Wireless

 to retrieve or reset 

your password.

For the Guest Network password:

A. Log into the web management page and go to 

Basic 

>

 Guest 

Network

 to retrieve or reset the password.

Q4. How do I restore the modem router to its factory default 

settings? 

USB Features

USB Ports for Sharing

Remote Access via 

FTP Server

Printer Sharing

Local Storage Sharing 

Media Sharing

The USB ports can be used for media sharing, storage sharing 

and printer sharing within your local network. You can also set 

up an FTP server to access your 

files remotely through the 

Internet.

To learn more about the USB features, visit 

http://tp-link.com/app/usb

or simply scan the QR code.

LED Indicators

LED

Status Indication

(Power)

Power is on or off.

The modem router has synchronized one channel.
The modem router has synchronized more than one channel. 
The modem router is scanning for downstream channels.
The initialization is not started, or has failed.

The modem router has synchronized one channel. 
The modem router has synchronized more than one channel. 
The modem router is synchronizing upstream channels.
The initialization is not started, or has failed.

Internet service is available or is not available.
The modem router is initializing.

At least one LAN port is connected.
No LAN port is connected.

The wireless network is enabled or disabled.

The LED stays 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.

A USB device is detected and ready to use.
A USB device is being detected.

No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

On/Off

White
Green

Flashing
Off

White
Green

Flashing
Off

On/Off
Flashing

On

Off

On/Off

On/Off

Flashing

On

Flashing
Off

(Downstream)

(Upstream)

(Wireless)

(USB)

(WPS)

(LAN)

(Internet)

Customize the Wireless Network

1. Connect your computer to the modem router via a wired or 

wireless connection.

2. Launch a web browser and type in 

http://tplinkmodem.net

 or 

http://192.168.1.1. 

Use 

admin

 for both username and 

password, then click 

Log in

.

Note: 

To enable and customize guest network, go to 

Basic > Guest Network

.

If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q2.

3. Go to 

Basic > Wireless

 to personalize your wireless network 

name (SSID) and password, then click 

Save

Once done, you will need to reconnect to your wireless 

network using the new SSID and password.

The product should be connected to cable distribution system 

that grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the 

National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93 - 

Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.

Safety Information

Note:    

http://tplinkmodem.net

A1. With the modem router powered on, press and 

hold the 

Reset

 button on the rear panel of the 

modem router for at least 8 seconds until all LEDs 

turn back on, then release the button.

A2. Log in to the web management page of the 

modem router. Go to

 Advanced 

>

 System tools 

>

 

Backup & Restore

 and click 

Reset

. The modem 

router will restore and reboot automatically. 

*On the back panel

Log in

admin

admin

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