Quick Installation Guide Connect the Hardware

MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, connect the router’s WAN port to it, then follow Step 4 and Step 5.
If you want to configure this new router as an access point to extend your network, refer to the Access Point Mode
section on the back page.
Set up with videos:
Scan the QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers
to search for the setup video of your product.

Power adapter

Unplug your modem, and remove

the backup battery if it has one.

WAN

Connect the powered-off modem POWER

to the router’s WAN port with an Router

Ethernet cable.

Power adapter

Connect the power adapter to

the router and turn it on.

Modem

Power on the modem, and Check for the following LEDs to confirm the
then wait about 2 minutes hardware connection, then refer to the next
for it to restart. section to set up the internet.

Power 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Internet

On On On On

Note: If the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED are off, press and hold the
WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds. Both the LEDs
should turn solid.
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Flip the page over to complete network setup.
 2 Set Up the Network Access Point Mode
Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App Method 2: Via a Web Browser If you already have a router, you can switch this new router to Access Point
mode to extend your existing network. Follow the steps below.
1. Download the Tether app. 1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
Wired
or Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an
Ethernet cable. Internet
Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3Ethernet4

Ethernet Ethernet4 WAN

Scan for Tether Tether Wireless Existing Router New Router Clients
a Find the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. at the bottom of the router.
1. Power on the router.
Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first. b Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your
smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network. 2. Connect the router’s WAN port to your existing router’s Ethernet port
via an Ethernet cable as shown above.
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and select Router > 2. Connect the router to the internet.
3. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by
Wireless Router. Follow the steps to complete the setup a Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the
and connect to the internet. in the address bar. Create a password to log in. label at the bottom of the router.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
4. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar.
http://tplinkwifi.net Create a password to log in.
5. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode and switch to Access Point Mode.
Choose your device type
Password 6. Wait for the router to reboot, then log in and follow the Quick Setup to
Router complete the setup.
Confirm Password
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b Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

Need Help?
Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page? Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings? To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please join the TP-Link
Reboot your router and try again. With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button on the Community at https://community.tp-link.com.
If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP back until the Power LED blinks. If you have any suggestions or needs for our product guides, you are
address automatically. Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Advanced > System Tools welcome to email techwriter@tp-link.com.cn.
Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web browser. > Backup & Restore > Factory Default Restore, and click Factory Restore. The
Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser router will restore and reboot automatically. For technical support, replacement services, user guides, and
and press Enter. other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support,
Use another web browser and try again. Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password? or simply scan the QR code.
Disable and enable the network adapter being used. If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and
then follow the instructions to reset it.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet? Alternatively, refer to Q3 to reset your router, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create
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Reboot your modem and router, then try again. a new login password.
Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
modem using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider. Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password? Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please
Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the Network Map to If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label contact us.
check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is not, check the at the bottom of the router. Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
hardware connection or contact your internet service provider. Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to router’s web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to Basic > Wireless Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, select Clone Current Computer to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
MAC Address and click Save. Then reboot both the modem and the router.