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Section 2: Connecting to TP-Link Using Windows Laptop/Desktop via Ethernet
1.
Connect TP-Link to Windows device using ethernet cable (ethernet port on TP-Link seen in Figure 2)
Confirm that device has ethernet adapter enabled with no static IP set, as well as no other active
network connections
A.
In the system tray, right click the network icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center
B.
In the left navigation bar, select Change adapter settings
C.
Confirm that desired Local Area Connection is enabled and connected, and that any other
connection is Not Connected
D.
Right click on Local Area Connection and select
Properties (if User Account Control prompt appears,
click Yes to allow change)
E.
In the Local Area Connection Properties window in the
Networking tab, select Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4), then click the Properties button just below
F.
Confirm that both Obtain an IP address automatically
and Obtain DNS server address automatically are
selected, and press OK
2.
Open a web browser (such as Internet Explorer), and navigate to
192.168.0.1
3.
When prompted, authenticate with:
Username: admin
Password: admin
This information can be found on the Default Settings sticker under the battery cover
If no prompt appears, confirm:
A.
TP-Link has power and is turned on
B.
Ethernet connection
C.
PC network adapter enabled and connected
D.
No other network connections exist
E.
No static IP set on PC
F.
TP-Link has been restored to factory defaults (as explained in Section 1)
4.
Continue to Section 5 to provision TP-Link
Section 3: Connecting to TP-Link Using Windows Laptop/Desktop via Wi-Fi
1.
In Windows, connect to TP-Link’s Wi-Fi network
Name of network, as well as potential Wi-Fi password (TP-Link version-dependent), can be found on
the Default Settings sticker under the battery cover
Confirm that device has Wi-Fi adapter enabled with no static IP set, as well as no other active
network connections:
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