Step-by-step instructions for connecting a tp link router. Connecting the Asus router to the network via WiFi. Manual network setup

07.09.2023 -

In this article I will tell you how to configure a TP-LINK router. Specifically, we will talk about setting up the router TL-WR841ND, but since the admin panels of all routers from this company are very similar, you can configure another TP-LINK router. This will not be a mega-review of all the capabilities of the router, because... there are a lot of them. I will consider only those tabs that the average user needs to configure a router for their home.

Of course, you can set up the connection using the disk that comes with the router, but unfortunately this does not always work. Therefore, I prefer to do the setup manually. Moreover, the setup takes 10-15 minutes.

So the first thing you need to do is find out your connection type and Internet connection parameters (IP address, subnet mask, login, password). Typically, this data is provided by the provider along with the connection contract. If you did not find them or lost them, then you will have to contact the provider’s technical support service to get them.

Let's say there is data. Now let's start setting up the router.

1. Connect to the router
Insert the router's power cable and connect it to the network. Press the power button on the router.

Then insert the network cable (included with the router) with one end to the network card of your computer and the other to the LAN port of the router (yellow).

2. Go to the admin panel of the router
Now that the router is physically connected to the computer and the network connection between them is configured, you need to open any browser (Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox, Chrome) and enter the router address in the address bar (for TP-LINK, by default, this is the address 192.168.1.1).

Then a window will appear in which you need to enter your login and password to access the admin panel (by default Login: admin and Password: admin).

In general, the factory login and password are usually always indicated at the bottom of the device.

Therefore, even if you have a different router, even from a different manufacturer, then look at the sticker at the bottom of the device.

If you entered everything correctly, you will see the admin panel start page:

On the right is a column of sections, in the center is the contents of the section and the fields where we will change the settings, on the right is a little help, but unfortunately for many it will not be very helpful because it's in English.

Don’t be intimidated by the many sections, but most of them are for experienced users and for fine-tuning the router. In order to simply force the router to connect to the Internet and then distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi and local network, 3-4 tabs are enough.

3. Set up an Internet connection
To set up the Internet on your TP-LINK router, go to the Network section (in the right column in the admin panel). Next, go to the WAN subsection

I hope you have already found out your settings for connecting to the Internet. In Ukraine (and in the CIS in general), providers most often use the following four connection methods: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP. Select your connection type in the drop-down list (top center) and go to the corresponding tab below:

Connection type Dynamic IP
For this type of connection you do not need to enter anything. Just select it from the list. For some providers you may need to enter DNS server addresses, but in most cases this is not required.

After that, click on the Save button.

Connection type Static IP
For this type of connection, you need to enter your IP address, subnet mask, gateway address and, possibly, DNS server addresses. You can find out all these settings from your provider.

When you enter all the addresses, do not forget to click on the Save button

Connection type PPPoE
For this type of connection, you must enter a username, password, and password confirmation. Also, for the CIS, you will most likely have to put the Static IP point opposite Secondary Connection and enter the IP address and mask.

If you want the router to always be connected to the Internet (usually it’s better to set it this way if you don’t have per-megabyte traffic accounting), then you need to put a dot next to the Connect Automaticaly item

Connection type PPTP

If the provider binds to the MAC address of the network card (a unique address possessed by network equipment), which is mainly relevant for the Dynamic IP and Static IP connection types, then you need to additionally go to the MAC Clone subsection and click the Clone MAC Address button. In this case, the MAC address of the router will become the same as the MAC address of the network card and the provider will not detect that you have installed the router.

4. Set up a Wi-Fi network on TP-LINK
To set up a Wi-Fi network, we need 2 subsections. First, go to the Wireless section and the Wireless Settings subsection.

Here you only need to select your country from the list and enter the SSID network identifier. You need to come up with a unique identifier so that it does not accidentally coincide with the network identifier of your neighbors, otherwise failures may occur. Usually it is enough to add the apartment number to the network name (for example TPLINK33)

Let's briefly consider the remaining parameters (in most cases there is no need to change them):

Channel – select a radio channel, if devices do not connect well to the wi-fi network, you can try to specify the channel explicitly (I usually choose 6 or 11)

Mode - select a standard, if you do not have devices that can operate according to the 802.11n standard (which standard the device can operate on is usually indicated on the box or in the documentation on the wi-fi icon), then you can install bg mixed.

Channel width - width of the data transmission channel.

Max TX Rate – maximum transmission speed.

Enable Wireless Router Radio – turns on and off the wireless module on the router (i.e. turns on and off wi-fi)

Enable SSID Broadcast – allows you to enable or disable the visibility of a wi-fi network; if this option is disabled, then you can connect to a wi-fi network only if you know its identifier (SSID), but this network will not be found in a regular wi-fi search.

Enable WDS – this option is needed to expand the coverage of an existing Wi-Fi network.

After completing the settings, do not forget to click the Save button

5. Configure Wi-Fi network security
To configure network security settings, you need to go to the Wireless section and the Wireless Security subsection.

Here you can configure the encryption method and password. I recommend choosing the WPA2-PSK encryption method. You can leave the encryption type as Automatic. The most important thing is to come up with a more complex password (containing letters and numbers), 10-15 characters. You'll still only have to enter it once on each new device, and for those trying to guess the password for your network, a complex password will be a bigger obstacle than a simple one. (For example, install something like ERG345tr4R).

After you have set up the Wi-Fi network password, do not forget to click on Save

6. Set up a local network (if necessary)
To set up a local network on a TP-LINK router, you need to go to the Network section and the LAN subsection. Here you can set the router's IP address. From the same range of IP addresses, the router will distribute addresses to devices connected to it. You don't have to change anything at all in this section.

7. Setting up an administrator password
And finally, to ensure complete security, change the administrator password on the router (you must agree that the admin password does not look reliable). This password is used to log into the admin panel of the router.

To do this, go to the System Tools section, Password subsection. Enter the old login (admin) and password (admin), and below enter the new name (you can leave it the same) and password (but be sure to change it).

8. Reboot the router
You've probably already noticed that when you click on the Save button, the following message appears at the bottom:

This inscription says that to make changes you need to reboot the router. Click on the words click here and in the window that appears, click the reboot button. The router will reboot with the new settings.

9. Connect and work
Well, the router setup is complete. Now you need to connect to it the cable through which the provider provides Internet access. (In the blue port on the router). The yellow ports can connect up to 4 PCs or laptops.

10. Purpose of router indicators
And finally, let’s look at what the indicators on the top panel of the router show.

First indicator. – Power (power indicator) – shows whether the router is on or off.

The second indicator - System (system indicator) - blinks in the normal state; if it is just lit, the route is being initialized or an error has occurred; if it is not lit, then a system error has occurred.

The third indicator shows the status of the Wi-Fi network. Flashes when Wi-Fi is on and off when it's off.

Indicators 4 to 7 – show the status of the local network connection. On – the cable is connected, but there is no network activity, Flashing – data exchange between the router and PC, Off – no connection.

The eighth indicator – Internet – shows whether the Internet connection is active. On – the Internet is connected, Flashing – a connection or data exchange is in progress, Off – the Internet cable is not connected.

The last indicator shows the status of the QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. This function is used to quickly connect devices to the router. It is mainly used to connect wi-fi cards from TP-LINK to the router.

Determining your Internet provider's network settings

Before you connect your router, you need to know what network settings are needed to connect to the Internet.

The most common types of network settings are:

Dynamic IP— dynamic settings, issued automatically via DHCP
Static IP— static settings, entered manually
PPPoE— Internet access is provided via the PPPoE protocol after entering the username and password

It is assumed that you have Windows 7 installed, the provider cable is connected to the computer and Internet access is configured.

Go to "Change adapter settings".

Right-click on "Local Area Connection" and select "Properties"

Click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and the “Properties” button.

If you have selected “Use the following IP address” and there are numbers, then write down all settings- these are the static settings of the provider ( Static IP). After that, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and click the “OK” button.
If you select the “Obtain an IP address automatically” option, then you receive network settings automatically - these are the dynamic settings of the provider via DHCP ( Dynamic IP).

There are providers that block access to the Internet by MAC address (you can look it up in the contract). In this case, you need to configure the router so that it has the same MAC address that is registered with the provider.

To find out the MAC address of the network card, click “Start”, in the “Search programs and files” window write the command cmd and press Enter.

We write the command in the console ipconfig /all and press Enter.

We are looking for “Ethernet adapter Connection via local network...”

In field " Physical adress"Your MAC address of the network card is indicated. Let's rewrite it.

Connecting and setting up a TP-Link router

To set up a Tp-Link Wi-Fi router we will need:

provider cable (Triolan, MaxNet, Vega, Volya, Airbites, or others without vpn);
computer or laptop;
TP-Link router, which will distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi to a laptop, TV with Wi-Fi, tablet or smartphone.

Let's connect the equipment as follows:

Plug the power supply into the router’s “Power” connector;
connect the Internet provider cable to the blue WAN port of the router;
connect the computer to the router using a network cable to any yellow LAN port;
We will connect other devices (laptop, tablet, TV with Wi-Fi, smartphone) via Wi-Fi wireless connection.

Let's move on to setting up the router.

Open Internet Explorer and enter the address 192.168.1.1

Attention! The proxy server should not be specified in the browser settings

In the window that appears, enter your username admin and password admin.

On the left side of the menu, select Quick Setup Wizard Quick Setup and press the button Next.

Dynamic IP— automatic network settings of the provider via DHCP

If you receive automatic network settings, then select Dynamic IP and press the button Next.

In field SSID

In chapter Wireless Security specify the encryption type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

In field PSK Password:

Finish.

Network - MAC Clone.

In field WAN MAC Address enter the MAC address.

You can also click Clone MAC Address, if in the field Your PC's MAC Address

Static IP— static network settings of the provider

If network settings need to be entered manually, then select Static IP, press the button Next.

Enter the settings:

IP Address(IP address)
Subnet Mask(Subnet mask)
Default Gateway(Main gate)
Primary DNS(Preferred DNS Server)
Secondary DNS(Alternate DNS server)
and press Next

In field SSID Enter the name of the access point to connect via Wi-Fi.

In chapter Wireless Security select the encryption type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

In field PSK Password: enter the password to access the Wi-Fi access point. The password must be at least 8 characters.

The next window indicates that you have successfully completed the setup. Press the button Reboot and wait for the router to reboot.

If your provider blocks access by MAC address, select from the menu on the left Network - MAC Clone.

In field WAN MAC Address enter the MAC address.

You can also click Clone MAC Address, if in the field Your PC's MAC Address the required MAC address is located.

PPPoE— Internet access using user and password

If Internet access is provided via the PPPoE protocol after entering the username and password, then select PPPoE.

Enter the settings:

User Name:(Username)
Password:(Password)
Confirm Password:(Confirm password)
and press Next

In field SSID Enter the name of the access point to connect via Wi-Fi.

In chapter Wireless Security select the encryption type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

In field PSK Password: enter the password to access the Wi-Fi access point. The password must be at least 8 characters.

The next window indicates that you have successfully completed the setup.

Press the button Reboot and wait for the router to reboot.

TP-Link router security settings

To prevent anyone other than the administrator from entering the router settings, you need to change the password to enter the settings.

To do this, select from the menu on the left System Tools - Password and enter the settings:

Old User Name: old username, enter admin
Old Password: old password, enter admin
New User Name: enter a new username, you can leave admin
New Password: enter a new password
Confirm New Password: confirm the new password

After this, press the button Save to save the password.

Connecting a laptop to the Internet

We will connect the laptop to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

To do this, select the wireless network management icon in the lower right corner of the monitor. After updating the list of wireless networks, our network should appear in it. Select it and click the “Connect” button.

In the next step, enter the password to connect to the Tp-Link router via Wi-Fi.

Enter the password you specified in the field PSK Password: in the router settings. After this, the Internet will appear on the laptop.

You can connect devices that support Wi-Fi, such as a TV, netbook, tablet, smartphone, to the Tp-Link Wi-Fi router. To do this, you need to select a Tp-Link access point in your device and enter a password.

Recovering the password to enter the settings of the TP-Link router

If you have forgotten the password to enter the settings of your Tp-Link router, you can restore the factory settings and password.

To do this, press the Reset button on the back of the router for 8-10 seconds.

Wireless base stations of the TP-Link series are one of the most common Wi-Fi routers in Russia. To set up wireless Internet access, you should follow a number of simple steps. This will ensure an uninterrupted and high-quality connection to the network. Moreover, the algorithm of actions will not differ depending on the operating system installed on the computer. The settings are similar for Windows, Linux and MacOS.

How to set up a TP-Link Wi-Fi router

After purchasing a Wi-Fi router from the TP-Link line in a store, customers become the owners of a kit that includes a number of components:

Router case.
Network cable to connect the device to a computer.
Instructions that describe how to troubleshoot any problems.
Power unit.
Documentation with technical characteristics of the product.
CD with materials.

First you need to connect it to your computer. In frequent cases, the cable that comes with the router is not long. Therefore, you should place the router close to the computer. Insert one side of the cable into the connector for connecting to the Internet, the other into one of several LAN connectors of the router, which are usually highlighted in yellow and have a corresponding inscription next to them.

The Ethernet vendor cable connects to the WAN port marked in blue.

Router Compounds

The back panel of the device is a set of a couple of buttons and holes. Each element is best labeled in order from left to right:

The first is the OFF/ON button, which accordingly turns off the router and puts it into operation.
The next one is the power cable connector with the word “power” underneath it, to which the power supply is connected.
Next is the blue WAN connector described above.
The yellow panel shows several LAN holes.
A small button that enables QSS technology to function.
The last one is the reset button.

There are light indicators on the front panel of the router, which are also important when monitoring the proper operation of the router.

Indicator	State	Meaning
1. Food	On Off	Indicates that the power supply is properly connected
2. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)	Off/Flashing	Demonstrates the state of operation of wireless data transmission technologies. A flashing position indicates that this property is active
3. LAN (local area network) 1-4	On/off/flashing	Indicates whether additional devices are directly connected to the router. A flashing state confirms that such stationary elements are connected and are performing active work. A steady light indicates that the device is connected but not active
4. WAN (Wide Area Network)	Flashing/off	This indicator displays the functioning of the Internet. If any malfunctions are detected, the WAN will not emit light
5. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - secure installation	Moderate flashing	Indicates that the router is in the process of enabling the secure installation feature. It will take about eighty seconds
	Included	The router started working safely using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup function. The pointer will be active for approximately five minutes
	Fast flashing	No connection was made

Getting started with the router

After connecting all the components, if the device is working properly, the power, WLAN and WAN indicators should light up. The presence of this fact indicates that you can start setting up the router. To enter the section on establishing the required characteristics, you should:

Configuration using the web utility

There are several ways to make final and detailed adjustments to your wireless connection. The Internet method is suitable for users of Windows, Mac OS, Linux operating systems who are not able to use the supplied CD.

After completing the above described manipulations, the subscriber will be taken to the web utility page. One of the most effective and time-saving methods is the “quick setup”, which will be located in the panel on the left. A number of steps for its operation are very simple:

Thus, by gradually following a simple algorithm, you can prepare the router for operation in a fairly short time - 5-7 minutes.

Types of Wide Area Network connections

It is worth considering this point more carefully, since further configuration of the router may differ markedly depending on the type of WAN.

If you select a dynamically assigned IP address identifier, you will need to click the “Save” or “Save” line. This will allow you to clone MAC addresses and successfully access the network.
Using Static Internet Protocol requires the user to specify an IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS. This information may be obtained from the provider.
The PPPoE/PPPoE Russia option will prompt you to enter a Username and Password provided by .
The L2TP method will require a VPN Server Name and Password also provided to you by the service provider.
The PPTP/PPTP Russia connection function, similarly to L2TP, will ask you to provide the same data.

Setup using CD

When fully equipped, buyers should find a special information carrier in the box with the device. It greatly simplifies setup if your computer has a CD drive and has a function for reading it.

note that this method is only suitable for Windows users if they have the ability to run the CD.

Something to keep in mind that in this way they will be attached to your router. For additional extensions, the utility suggests going to the “WEB settings interface” item and installing them to suit your specific needs.

Video - Setting up a Wi-Fi router TP-LINK TL-WR740N

TP-Link is a large manufacturer of a wide variety of network equipment: home wireless routers, Wi-Fi network amplifiers, Wi-Fi adapters and much more. In this article we will take a detailed look at the process of setting up WiFi on TP-Link, step by step and with screenshots.

Network equipment TP-Link

To begin with, it’s worth saying a few words about the equipment manufacturer TP-Link itself. This large company has been a supplier of modern equipment for Internet access for many years. Many users have routers and adapters from this company at home, so the question very often arises about setting up WiFi on TP Link, how to do it correctly and achieve maximum Internet performance on wireless devices.

The manufacturer offers a wide range of equipment: home routers, Wi-Fi amplifiers, ADSL and 3G modems, Wi-Fi adapters, smart home equipment, access points, antennas, etc. For the correct operation of these devices, they require proper configuration.

Connecting a TP-Link home router

In order to configure WiFi on TP Link we need the following:

the router itself;
computer or laptop (a device that can be connected using an Ethernet cable);
twisted pair;
network cable through which the provider provides access to the Internet.

Connect the router to the power supply, make sure that the indicators on it are lit (the fact that the device is correctly connected to the network is indicated by a steady glow of the POWER indicator).

Then connect the WAN cable entering the apartment from the outside to the connector (this is necessary so that after configuration there is access to the network). The ports on the router look like the photo below. The connector for the cable from the provider is highlighted in a different color.

Connect one end of the twisted pair to any of the LAN connectors (yellow), and the other end to the computer’s network card connector. The WAN and LAN 1 indicators on the router should be lit.

Configuration via WEB interface

After this, you need to enter the interface to configure WiFi on. To do this, you need to enter the IP address of the router in the address bar of any browser. Typically this is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. If none of these addresses are suitable, the correct one can be found on the information sticker on the router case.

After this, in the authorization field that opens, you need to enter the login admin and exactly the same password. Again, if the data is not accepted, you need to check the sticker. If no entered values are accepted, it is recommended to reset the router settings by pressing the Reset button.

So, after this you will be taken to the router configuration interface. He looks like this.

It is worth noting that setting up WiFi on TP Link is convenient because most models have a standardized web interface that is intuitive even for an inexperienced user, and the official website offers emulators for all popular equipment models.

To configure a wireless network, select Wireless in the menu on the left, and Wireless Settings in the submenu that opens.

The following window will open.

This is where we will set the basic settings of the access point.

In the SSID section you need to enter the name (name) of your wireless home network. It may consist of Latin letters and numbers.
Choose the region you are in.
In the Channel line, you can leave the value “Auto”, then the router will select the most unloaded channel every time you reboot, or you can select any other by analyzing the networks in your home using special utilities. It is important to note that if you use Apple devices, you need to select channels in the range from 1 to 11.
Leave the rest of the settings as default and click the Save button.

The basic wireless network settings are now complete.

Setting up a password

Go to the Wireless Security section, where you can set a password for the network. To do this, just check the box WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and enter the desired password. For security, it is better to use the most complex combinations of lowercase and uppercase Latin letters and numbers.

The basic setup of the TP Link WR841N WiFi router can now be considered complete. Advanced users can use the official emulator on the manufacturer's website to configure advanced settings to suit their needs.

Setting up a wireless network on an ADSL modem from TP-Link

Many Internet users from providers such as Rostelecom connect using ADSL technology. Modern modems using this type of connection can distribute a wireless network. Let's figure out how to configure WiFi on TP Link TD W8961ND.

Since setup is performed using a telephone cable, make sure it is connected to the appropriate connector on the back of the router. This is the gray connector and is a different shape from the four LAN connectors highlighted in yellow. This is what it looks like.

Logging into the interface is performed in a manner similar to that described in the previous paragraph, but visually the settings screen is slightly different.

In the menu at the top, select the Interface Setup section and go to the Wireless tab. Here's what you'll see:

Here all settings are located on one screen. We are interested in the following points:

Make sure there is a dot next to Access Point (Activated).
From the list of countries, select Russia and set the desired wireless network channel. It is not necessary to change the remaining settings in this block.
Next, go to the bottom of the page and enter the desired network name in the SSID line, enter WPA/WPA2-PSK in the Authentification Type field, TKIP should be set in Encryption.
Enter the password at your discretion.

As you can see, setting up WiFi on the TP Link W8961ND is not difficult at all. After all the data has been entered, restart the router, find your network in the list of available ones on wireless devices and start using the Internet.

Features of settings for Rostelecom

In some regions, TP Link devices are provided by the largest Russian provider, Rostelecom. In addition, modems and routers from this company can be purchased independently.

Setting up TP Link WiFi routers under Rostelecom is practically no different from the settings for other providers.

If you are using an ADSL modem, then enter the data in the same way as the previous point. In addition to setting up a wireless network, you may need to set the connection type on the modem. As a rule, Rostelecom uses a PPPoE connection, the login and password for which can be checked with the technical service.

When connecting using GPON or Docsis technologies, the router is used as an auxiliary device. The connection itself is made through the terminal or In these cases, the router will be connected using an additional network cable to the main network device.

In order to configure WiFi on TP Link for Rostelecom, you need to go to the web interface in the same way and enter the desired data. Typically, the provider does not place any restrictions on the operation of the wireless network.

Tip: if the setup was performed by a specialist when connecting to the service, it is recommended to change the default network name and password, because devices with default data are most often hacked.

Setting up a wireless extender

A Wi-Fi network amplifier, or repeater, is a device that allows you to use wireless devices over a much wider area. It is connected in cases where the area of the apartment exceeds the coverage area of the router.

Let's look at how to configure the WiFi TP Link amplifier.

When a device connects for the first time, a basic setup is performed so that the device knows which router it will interact with in the future.

Connect the repeater to your computer using a network cable.
In the browser, enter the IP address 192.168.0.254, log in using the standard login and password pair.
You will be taken to the Quick Settings menu. Follow the recommendations on the screen. As soon as you select a region, a search for available wireless networks will begin. Select yours and click "Next".
Enter the SSID and password for your network, go to the next screen, make sure the settings you entered are correct, and complete the wizard.

This is what the TP Link repeater quick setup screen looks like.

Through the same web interface, after completing the basic settings, you can configure other parameters of the wireless network, for example, set the encryption type and the network key.

Repeater connection

After WiFi TP Link is completed, plug the repeater into an electrical outlet in the place where the signal from the main router is decreasing, make sure that the indicator on it is lit.

Press the WPS button on the main router, and within 30 seconds after that, press the large button with a lock icon on the repeater. An indicator will appear showing the wireless network strength. Two or three bars on it indicate that Wi-Fi will work at a good level.

How to choose a Wi-Fi adapter

Often you need to connect a device that does not have a built-in Wi-Fi module, for example, a desktop computer, via a wireless network. In such cases, special adapters are used to allow such equipment to receive a wireless network signal.

The range of such devices is very extensive, so depending on the required functionality, you can choose the appropriate adapter.

If you use a laptop that does not have a built-in Wi-Fi module or this module is damaged, you can use a compact adapter, for example, TP-Link TL-WN725N.

In cases where you need to work over a wireless network on a desktop computer located far from the Wi-Fi source, it is better to purchase an adapter with an external antenna.

The Wi-FI adapter can be connected via a USB connector or PCI (internal).

Step-by-step setup

Let's look at how to configure the WIFi TP Link adapter below.

First, connect it to your computer using the appropriate connector. If the system unit is located on the floor, it is recommended to use a USB extension cable to position the adapter higher for a better signal.
Next, driver installation is required. It can work automatically - then you will immediately see the available Wi-Fi networks, but if the operating system does not load it right away, you can install it from the disk that comes with the adapter, or download it from the manufacturer’s official website.
If you download the driver yourself, you need to know its version - it is indicated on the package or sticker. There are versions V1 and V2.
Download the driver, run it and follow the instructions on the screen. Just click “Next” several times without changing any settings, and the driver will be installed, after which you will have access to the wireless network.

By setting up the equipment according to these instructions, you will be able to connect to the Internet anywhere in the apartment without cluttering the space with a large number of wires.

As you can see, setting up WiFi on TP Link is not very difficult for users. An intuitive interface, publicly available firmware emulators and a large amount of accessible information make this process very convenient for everyone.

To ensure that your wireless network works properly, we will give you a few recommendations.

No device can operate uninterruptedly for a long time, so it is recommended to reboot the equipment at least once every two to three weeks.
When using a large number of devices connected via Wi-Fi, it is best to use a router that supports the network at a frequency of 5 GHz. It is important to remember that many budget or older smartphones and tablets may not be able to connect on this frequency.
In apartment buildings, the same Wi-Fi network channel can be occupied by a large number of devices. You can analyze the network with special utilities and change the channel in the settings to increase the speed of the Internet over a wireless network.
When giving preference to budget models, you need to remember that they can work very well and stably, but often maintain a speed lower than what may be stated by your provider. Therefore, when buying a new router, always pay attention to the technical specifications.

Many users believe that wireless technologies are significantly inferior to a cable network connection, but if you use the technology correctly and follow the basic rules of its operation, you can achieve very good results.

Conclusion

It is already very difficult to imagine working on the Internet without the ability to connect devices via a wireless network. In this article, we looked at the basic WiFi settings on TP Link. Our recommendations will allow you to always stay in touch and do your favorite things online.

TP-Link is one of the most famous manufacturers of routers, and the products of this company are distinguished by their quality, reliability and fairly affordable prices. But after purchasing one of these devices, users often cannot configure it themselves. Moreover, some of them don’t even know how to log into the TP-LINK router and get to its main menu.

In fact, setting up a router is not such a difficult task, and after completing it once, you yourself will understand how simple it is. This article will help you understand everything and avoid making one of the common mistakes.

Preparation

Before you start connecting your TP-Link router, you need to do a little preparation. It consists of determining the network parameters of the provider and writing them down (or remembering them).

The first thing you should understand is the type of Internet connection. If you use a login and password to connect, then the connection is carried out via the PPPoE protocol and you can immediately connect a TP-Link router, the configuration of which will be discussed below.

If the login and password are not used for the connection, you must do the following:

Open "Control Panel" and go to the "Network Management" tab.
Now look at the sidebar (on the left). Here you need to select the line “Change adapter settings”.
Here is a list of connections (usually there is only one). Right-click on the one that is currently active and select “Properties”.

All you have to do is select “TCP/IPv4 Protocol” and click “Properties”.

Determining the connection type

The window that opens will allow you to determine the type of connection, of which (not counting PPPoE) there are two types:

If you have selected and filled in the “Use IP address” line, then your connection type is called “Static IP”. In this case, you need to rewrite all the settings, and then select the “Obtain IP address” option and click “OK”.
If the “Obtain IP address” line is active immediately, it means you have a “Dynamic IP” connection. This means you don't need to rewrite anything and you can start connecting your TP-Link router.

In any case, you can now close all unnecessary windows and prepare for further actions.

Connecting a router

Now it's time to take the device out of the box and connect it to your computer. For this:

Connect the power supply to the device.
Connect the Internet cable to the blue port.
Connect the device to the computer using a network cable. Any of the yellow ports will do this.

Launch your browser. It is best if it is Internet Explorer or Edge (for Windows 10).
Enter the TP-Link router address. Usually this is a combination of numbers “192.168.1.1”, but sometimes there are other options (they are written on the bottom panel of the device).
A window will appear in which you must enter the username and password of the TP-Link router. By default, you need to enter the word admin in both of these lines.
In the menu (on the left), select the Quick Setup line.

After completing the steps above, you will find yourself in the main settings menu. Here you need to indicate the connection type that you defined before logging into the TP-Link router.

Setting up for PPPoE

If your connection is via the PPPoE protocol, you need to select it in the main menu, click “Next” and enter the settings:

User Name - login with the provider.
Password - password for connecting to the Internet.
Confirm Password - password again.

Now click Next and enter:

In the SSID field - the name of the access point (your choice).
PSK Password - create and enter a password.
Wireless Security - specify WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

After that, all you have to do is click Next and reboot the router (Reboot).

Setting up for static IP

Select the Static IP line in the main menu if your connection is made using this protocol. You see a window with several lines that you need to fill in manually. These are the same settings that you rewrote from the Windows network settings before logging into the TP-Link router.

Once you have completed all the lines, check them carefully again, and then click Next. In the next window you need to enter the name of the access point (of your choice), password (come up with it yourself), click Next and reboot the router.

Setting up for dynamic IP

If you have a dynamic IP and are using a TP-Link router, the setup will be very simple. In the menu you need to select Dynamic IP, click Next and enter the name of the access point, as well as the password for it.

After this, all you have to do is click Next and then Finish. In this case, a reboot is not required.

Setting up using a special disk

To facilitate the process of setting up a TP-Link router, a special disk can be used. It is not included with all device models, but if you have it, you can simply insert it into the CD-Rom and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup procedure in a few clicks.

Possible problems

Sometimes it happens that the provider blocks the connection by MAC address. In this case you need to do the following:

Go to your router settings.
Go to the Network section, and then select the MAC Clone sub-item.
Here you need to click Clone MAC Address and then save the changes (Save).

By the way, it is best, before logging into a TP-Link router, to contact your provider’s support service and clarify this issue with them.

Password reset

If you don't remember the password to enter your device settings, you can reset it. To do this, press the Reset button, which you will find on the back panel, and hold it for a few seconds. This will reset all settings to factory settings and you will be able to enter the settings using the standard password (admin).

In some cases, the password initially differs from the standard one. If so, you can find it on the bottom panel of the router. The login is usually written there, as well as other data necessary to enter the device settings.