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FAQ 

(Frequently Asked Questions)

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

A1. Make sure the computer is connected to the modem router properly.

A2. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the computer’s settings to 

obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.

A3. Verify 

http://tplinkmodem.net

 or 

192.168.1.1

 is correctly entered in the web browser 

and press 

Enter

.

A4. Use another web browser and try again.

A5. Reboot your modem router and try again.

A6. Disable and enable the active network adapter.

Q2. 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 in to the web management page of the modem router using the default        

address at 

http://tplinkmodem.net 

or 

192.168.1.1

. If you can, try the following answers. 

If you cannot, change your computer’s settings to obtain an IP address automatically 

from the modem router.

A3. Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI, 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 persists.

Q4. What can I do if I forget my password?

 

Web management page password:

Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the modem router, and then use 

admin

 (all lowercase) for 

both username and password to log in.

  

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 in to the modem router's web 

management page and go to 

Interface Setup > Wireless

 

to retrieve or reset your 

password.

Configuring the Modem Router

2. Configuring the modem router via a web browser.

Enter 

http://tplinkmodem.net

 or 

192.168.1.1

 in the address bar of a web 

browser. Use 

admin

 for both username and password, and then click 

Log in

.

A

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.

Quick Start

 window will pop up. Click 

NEXT

, and select your 

Time Zone

then click 

NEXT

B

Click 

SAVE 

to complete the configuration.

E

Quick Start - Wlan

EXIT

BACK NEXT

TP-LINK_XXXXXX

SSID :

Authentication Type: WPA2-PSK

Encryption : AES

Pre-Shared Key :

XXXXXXXX

Broadcast SSID :

No

Yes

Access Point :

Activated

Deactivated

Verify or change the 

Wlan

 settings (wireless network settings) and click 

NEXT

 

to continue.

D

Note: You may personalize your SSID (wireless network name) and key. Once done, you will have to 

reconnect to your wireless network using the new SSID and key.

Note:

All the internet settings in the figure below are used for demonstration only. If you are unsure of the 

internet settings, please contact your ISP.

Quick Start - Internet Settings

EXIT

BACK NEXT

Other

Country:

ISP: Other

ISP Connection Type: PPPoE/PPPoA

Connection Type: PPPoE LLC

VPI:

8

(0~255)

VCI:

35

(32~65535)

XXXXXXXXXXX

Username:

********

Password:

Complete the 

Internet Settings

 with the information provided by your ISP 

and click 

NEXT

. Here we use PPPoE/PPPoA for demonstration.

C

Q5. What can I do if the ADSL 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 in to the modem router’s web management 

page. Go to 

Advanced Setup > ADSL

, change the 

ADSL Mode

 

to 

G.DMT

, and click 

SAVE

. If this cannot work, try to change the 

ADSL Mode

 to 

ADSL2

 and click 

SAVE

.

A3. Restore your modem router to its factory default settings. 

A4. Remove the ADSL splitter, directly connect the modem router to the phone jack and 

then re

configure the modem router by following the instructions in this Quick 

Installation Guide.

A5. Contact your internet service provider to verify if the ADSL line is in good status.

A6. If you have tried all the suggestions above and the problem persists, contact our 

Technical Support.

Wireless

1. 

Connecting your computer to the modem router (Wired or 

Wireless).

Ethernet cable

Connect the computer to the LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 or LAN4 port on your 

modem router with an Ethernet cable.  And the LAN LED       lights up.

a

  Find the SSID (network name) and 

Wireless Password printed on the 

product label at the bottom of the 

modem router.

b

  Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Setting of your 

smart device, then select the SSID to join the network.

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Wired

Smart Device

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

 

TP-LINK_XXXXXX

CHOOSE A NETWORK...

Other...

Settings

Computer

Connections are available

Wireless Network Connection

Connect automatically

Connect

TP-LINK_XXXXXX

admin

admin

Log in

Username

Password

http://tplinkmodem.net

Quick Start - Time Zone

(GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Lisbon

EXIT

BACK NEXT

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

A1. With the modem router powered on, press and  

hold down the

 

WPS/RESET

 

button on the rear 

panel of the modem router for at least 10 

seconds until the Wireless LED       turns off 

momentarily, then release the button.

A2. Log in to the web management page of the modem router, and go to 

Maintenance > 

SysRestart

,  select 

Factory Default Settings

 

and click 

RESTART

, then wait until the 

reset process is complete.

WPS/RESET Button 

Press & Hold for 10 seconds

POWER ON/OFF

WiFi

WPS/

RESET

LAN4

LAN1

LAN3

LAN2

ADSL

For technical support and other information, please visit 

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

, or simply scan the QR code. 

POWER ON/OFF

WiFi

WPS/

RESET

LAN4

LAN1

LAN3

LAN2

ADSL

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