Connect to DSL/Cable/Satellite Modem
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Note: If you have changed the default SSID (wireless network name) and password during the configuration , connect to the router with the new SSID and password.
2. Configure via a web browser
3
Select your
Time zone
, and click
Next
.
4
Select
WAN Preferred
and click
Next
.
1
Connect your device to the router’s LAN
(1 - 4)
port
via an Ethernet cable or use the default SSID and
password printed on the bottom of the router to
join the wireless network.
2
Launch a web browser, enter
http://tplinkwifi.net
in the address bar, use
admin
for both username
and password, and then click
Login
.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q3.
5
Continue to follow the
Quick Setup
to complete
the configuration.
Login
admin
admin
http://tplinkwifi.net
Time zone
Wireless Settings
Summary
Test Your Connection
Operation Mode
3G/4G Settings
3G/4G Only
-Only use 3G/4G as the access to the Internet
3G/4G Preferred
-Only use 3G/4G as the primary access, WAN as a backup
WAN Preferred
-Only use WAN as the primary access, 3G/4G as a backup
WAN Only
-Only use WAN as the access to the Internet
Next
Back
.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q3. What should I do if the login window 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.Verify that
http://tplinkwifi.net
is correctly
entered in the web browser. Alternatively, check
spacing and enter
http://192.168.0.1
or
http://192.168.1.1
in the web browser.
Q2. How to reset the router to its factory default settings?
A1.With the router powered on, press and hold the
WPS/RESET
button on the rear panel until all the
LEDs are on and then release the button. The
router will automatically reboot itself.
A2.Log into the router's web interface. Go to
Advanced
>
System Tools
>
Factory Default
and
click
Restore
. The router will restore and reboot
automatically.
Q1. What should I do if I cannot get Internet access from the
3G/4G USB modem?
A1.Go to our website at
www.tp-link.com
, click
Support
>
Compatibility List
>
TL-MR3420
and
make sure that your 3G/4G USB modem is on the
compatibility list.
A2.Make sure that you have a valid SIM/UIM card
inserted into the 3G/4G USB modem.
A3.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.
A4.Obtain the latest
dial number
and
APN
from your
ISP, and update the information through the
router's web interface.
Note: For more troubleshooting help, please refer to FAQ (ID:400)
at our website:
http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
.
Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network
password?
A.Log into the router’s web interface and then go to
Basic
>
Wireless
to retrieve or reset your wireless
password.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management
password?
A.Reset the router to its factory default settings ( FAQ
> Q2) and then use the default
admin
for both
username and password to log in.
Wireless
Wired
A3.Use another web browser and try again.
A4.Please reset your router to its factory default
settings ( FAQ > Q2) and try again.
A5.Disable then enable the network adapter in use.
1. Connect the hardware
Note: If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL/Cable/Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s WAN port.
Power
On
Green
Internet
On
Wi-Fi
5
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.
Note: If the Wi-Fi LED is not on, press the Wi-Fi button on the rear panel for 3 seconds and then check the LED again.
Power
Adapter
POWER ON/OFF
WAN
1
2
3
4
WPS/
RESET
WIFI
1
Power off the modem and
remove the backup battery if it
has one.
3
Turn on the modem and then
wait about 2 minutes for it to
completely boot up.
2
Connect the modem to
the router's WAN port via
an Ethernet cable.
Power
Adapter
Router
Modem
Internet
4
Press to turn
on the router.
