TP-Link devices are not only reliable and durable, they are also very easy to set up. Even a novice user can connect a router and establish an Internet connection.
The manufacturer TP-Link produces routers of different modifications, so the names of the connectors for connection and the commands of the software menu may vary depending on the model or firmware version. In general, the interface for managing the software of the router is quite simple and straightforward.
Login to the router control panel
To enter the settings menu, you need to connect the router to the computer through the local LAN port using a network cable with an RJ-45 connector. The connector is located on the back of the router and can either be numbered or labeled LAN. Usually these connectors are colored yellow or orange. After connecting the cable to the router, the latter must be connected to the network and wait for the stable operation of the power indicator light.
In the address bar of the browser, you need to enter the IP address of the device: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1, depending on the firmware version. In the window that opens, you must enter the authorization data set by default. Login admin and password admin are used in most models. After logging in, you can see the main menu located on the left side of the screen. In it, you need to select the System Tools item and click Password in the drop-down list. In the window that opens, you need to change the standard password, then click the Save button to save the changes.
Setting up an internet connection
The Internet cable must be connected to the WAN or Internet connector on the back of the router, after which you can proceed to configure the parameters. When you select the Network menu item and click on the WAN item, a window for entering the Internet connection parameters will open. The values of the parameters must be checked with the provider. After entering the parameters, you will need to save them. Next, in the same Network item, click on MAC Clone, click the Clone MAC Address button and save the changes.
Wireless parameters
In the Wireless menu tab, select the Wireless Settings item. In the window that opens, you will need to fill in empty fields and set values for some parameters. For example, Wireless Network Name is the desired name for the wireless network. In the Region drop-down list, select the location country, and set the Channel parameter to Auto. The rest of the parameters can be left as default.
To configure the security of a wireless connection, select the Wireless security menu item. In the window that opens, you need to set the type of security protocol by switching the toggle switch to WPA / WPA2, then set the security parameters:
- for Version (protocol type) set to WPA2-PSK;
- set the Encryption parameter (encryption type) to TKIP;
- in the PSK Password field, enter the network security key consisting of eight characters.
After making the changes, you need to save the settings, then select the Reboot item in the System Tools tab, and in the window that opens, click the button with the same name, thereby restarting the router.
