Wireless Router Mode
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TP-Link
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TP-Link Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your
router. Scan the QR code to download the app from the Apple App Store or
Google Play.
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FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What should I do if I can’t access the web management page?
If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address
automatically.
Verify that
http://tplinkwifi.net
is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively,
enter
http://192.168.1.1
in the web browser.
Use another web browser and try again.
Reboot your router and try again.
Disable and enable the network adapter in use.
Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password?
Reset the router to its factory default settings (FAQ > Q4) and then create a password for
future logins.
Q3. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?
If you have not changed the default wireless password, you can find it 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 and go to
Basic
>
Wireless
to retrieve or reset your wireless
password.
Q4. How do I reset the router to its factory default settings?
With the router powered on, press and hold the
Reset
button on the rear panel until all
the LEDs are on and then release it.
Log in to the router's web management page. Go to
Advanced
>
System Tools
>
Backup & Restore
and click
Factory Restore
. The router will restore and reboot
automatically.
Q5. What should I do if I can’t access the internet via the 3G/4G USB
modem?
Go to our website at
www.tp-link.com
, click
Support
>
Compatibility List
>
TL-MR3620
and make sure that your 3G/4G USB modem is on the compatibility list.
Make sure that you have a valid SIM/UIM card inserted into the 3G/4G USB modem.
Plug the 3G/4G USB modem directly into your computer and disable the PIN verification
via the modem utility to check if you have the internet connection on your computer.
Obtain the latest
dial number
and
APN
(Access Point Name) from your ISP, and update
the information through the router's web management page.
For technical support and other information, please visit
http://www.tp-link.com/support
or
View information about clients
connected to your router
Block unwelcome users from
connecting to your network
Set up Parental Controls
with access time
Change the basic wireless
network settings
If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL/Cable/Satellite modem,
connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s Internet port and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
Enjoy the internet!
Note: The router can also be configured with a primary WAN and a 3G/4G USB modem
as a backup (secondary) solution to ensure "always-on" internet connectivity. For
details, refer to the User Guide at
www.tp-link.com
.
6
Configure the router.
A
Connect your device to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly. The default
SSID and wireless password are printed on the lable at the bottom of the router.
B
Launch a web browser and enter
http://tplinkwifi.net
in the address bar. Create a
password for future logins, and click
Let’s Get Started
.
C
Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial
configuration. On the Operation Mode Setting page, select
Wireless Router Mode
.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
Time Zone
Summary
Connection Test
Operation Mode Setting
Wireless Settings
3G/4G Router Mode
3G/4G Router Mode with Ewan Backup
Wireless Router Mode
Wireless Router Mode With 3G/4G Backup
Next
Back
5
Verify that the following LEDs are solid on to confirm the hardware is
connected correctly.
Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the
Wi-Fi
button on the rear panel for about 2 seconds and both the LEDs should turn
solid on in a few seconds.
Power
On
On
2.4GHz
On
5GHz
On
Internet
Turn off the modem, and remove
the backup battery if any.
1
Turn on the modem, and then wait
about
2 minutes
for it to restart.
3
Connect the modem to the router’s
Internet port with an Ethernet cable.
2
Power adapter
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
4
Power adapter
Router
Modem
Internet
