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USB Features

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

The USB port can also be used for 3G/4G Modem Sharing. Insert the 
3G/4G USB modem with a SIM/UIM card into one of the USB port and 
start sharing your 3G/4G Internet with multiple devices.

Remote Access 

via FTP Server

Printer Sharing

Local Storage 

Sharing

 

Media Sharing

To learn more about the USB features, 
visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb or simply scan the QR code.

Note: You can turn all lighted LEDs on or off by pressing the LED On/Off button.

USB Sharing Ports

DSL

USB1

USB2

LAN1

LAN2

LAN3

LAN4/WAN

Power

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LED Indicators

Reset Button Press & Hold for 8 seconds

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. 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 it to obtain an IP 

address  automatically from the modem router.

A2. Verify 

http://tplinkmodem.net

 is correctly entered in the web browser and 

press 

Enter

.

A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your modem router and try again.
A5. Disable and enable the active network adapter.

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

settings?

Q5. What can I do if I forget my password?

 

  

Web Management page password:

Restore the modem router to its factory default settings and then set a new 
password using 1-15 characters.

   

Wireless Network password:

A1. The default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the 

modem router.

A2. If the default wireless password has been changed, log into the modem router's 

web management page and go to 

Basic > Wireless 

to retrieve or reset your 

password.

A1. With the modem router powered 

on, press and hold down the

 Reset 

button on the side panel of the 
modem router for 8 seconds until 
all LEDs turn back on momentarily, 
then release the button.

A2. Log in Web Management page of the modem router, and go to 

Advanced > 

System Tools > Backup & Restore

,  click 

Factory Restore 

and wait until the 

reset process is complete.

Q2. What can I do if the DSL LED       does not turn solid on?

A1. Check your cables and make sure they are all plugged in correctly, including the 

telephone lines and power adapter.

A2. Manually change your DSL settings. Log into the modem router’s web 

management page, and go to 

Advanced 

Network

 > 

DSL Settings

. If you 

were in 

ADSL Mode

, change the DSL Modulation Type to 

ADSL Auto Sync-up

If you were not sure in which mode, change to 

Auto Sync-up

. Then click 

Save

You will be prompted a disconnection, and click 

YES

 to continue. 

A3. Restore your modem router to its factory default settings. 
A4. Remove the DSL splitter, directly connect the modem router to the phone jack 

and then reconfigure the modem router by following the instructions in this 

Quick Installation Guide.

A5. Contact your ISP to verify if the DSL line is in good status.
A6. If you have tried all the suggestions above and the problem still exists, contact 

our Technical Support.

LED

Status

Indication

(Wireless

5GHz)

(Wireless 

2.4GHz)

(WPS)

(LAN)

(USB)

(DSL)

(Internet)

(Power)

System initialization complete.
System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not disconnect 
or power off the modem router. 
Power is off.

DSL line is synchronized and ready to use.
The DSL negotiation is in progress.
DSL synchronization failed.

Internet connection is available.
No Internet connection or the modem router is operating in Bridge mode.

The 2.4GHz wireless radio band is enabled.
The 2.4GHz wireless radio band is disabled.

The 5GHz wireless radio band is enabled.
The 5GHz wireless radio band is disabled.

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

Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established and automatically 
turns Off about five minutes later.
A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS. This process 
may take up to 2 minutes.

The inserted USB device is identified and ready to use.
A new USB device is being identified.
No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

On
Flashing

Off

On
Flashing
Off

On
Off

On
Off

On
Off

On
Off

On/Off

Slow Flashing

On
Flashing
Off

Button

Indication

Press to power on or off the modem router.

Press and hold down for 8 seconds to reset the modem router into factory 
default settings.

Press to start a WPS synchronization. The synchronization will 
automatically turns off about five minutes later.

Press to turn both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi on or off.

Press to turn all lighted LEDs on or off. LED button is on the front panel, at 
the end of all LEDs.

Power On/Off

Reset

WPS

Wi-Fi On/Off

LED On/Off

Q3. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

A1. Make sure the telephone and Ethernet cables are plugged in correctly.
A2. Try to log into the web management page of the modem router using the 

default address at 

http://tplinkmodem.net

. If you can, try the following 

answers. If you cannot, change your computer to obtain an IP address 
automatically from the modem router.

A3. Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI (or VLAN ID), Connection Type, 

account username and password are correct. If they are not, please replace 
them with the correct settings and try again.

A4. Restore the modem router to its factory default settings and reconfigure the 

modem router by following the instructions in this Quick Installation Guide.

A5. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.

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