Entering the settings of the tp link router. Step-by-step instructions for connecting and configuring a TP-Link router

TP-LINK is one of the leading manufacturers network equipment. We will present detailed information how to connect or reconfigure a TP-Link router. The procedure for connecting the device, setting for wired and wireless network, password change and firmware update. The information obtained will allow you to easily configure home network in TP-Link routers.

What data is needed to connect the router

To change the parameters of the router itself, you will need two things: a browser and a password with a login for access. The latest data can be found on the label attached to the body of the device. As a rule, the standard login and password is the English word admin.

To use the Internet, you will also need authorization data, which you must obtain from your provider. However, they must be spelled out in the contract for the provision of services. They must be entered in a router or a specialized program, if such is provided by the provider. Be sure to find out the type of connection (PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP and others) for correct setting. When using dynamic IP, you need to know your IP address, subnet mask, and the like. If all these parameters are already in hand, you can connect TP-Link.

How to connect the device to a network, PC or laptop

The procedure does not cause great difficulties, while it is performed for 5-10 minutes. Follow the steps of the following instructions one by one:

Models with Wi-Fi can be configured "over the air". This is true if you do not have the opportunity to connect the router to the computer via LAN. This completes the wiring. Further, the process continues in the web interface.

Login to the web interface

Manipulations with the modem are performed only in the web interface. You can get into it from a computer with a network cable connected or via Wi-Fi on wireless models. Attention! You can use the interface at any time, even when the Internet is not working. Follow the steps below to sign in:

Router settings

Let's move on to the most interesting thing - changing the parameters of the router. There are more than 10 different sections in the main window. Most of them are not needed by the average user. Internet activation occurs in a maximum of two sections. Next, we will describe in detail how to set up a TP-Link router, how to create a wired connection, set up Wi-Fi, change the login password and other useful things.

Connecting to a wired network

The router has a quick setup feature. Beginners are recommended to use this section. Click the "Next" button and follow the installer's prompts:

When setting up other types of connections, fields for entering a login and password will appear. Here you need to enter the data that the provider will give. The user can change the settings in the "Network" section. In some TP Link models, next to the choice of connection type, there is a "Define" button that will help you find out your type. Based on the WAN, the corresponding characteristics are already configured.

For example, to use PPPoE, fields for login/password and parameters specific to PPPoE already appear in the window.

Connecting via a wireless network

For devices with a Wi-Fi module, you will also need to configure wireless connection. This can be done during quick setup (the penultimate paragraph involves the introduction of all important parameters).

Let's find out what wifi settings at router TP-Link should be changed. Broadcast should be set to "on". The SSID or network name is what will be displayed on other devices when searching. Specify your region, mixed mode. Leave the channel and its width automatically. Advanced users can choose it themselves, taking into account the busy channels of neighboring routers. If you want to put a password on the access point, select the WPA2-PSK security type. In conclusion, it remains to enter only the password from the wireless network point. Click the "Next" button and complete the process.

Similar settings are located in the "Wireless Mode" section. To change the SSID or channel settings, select the "Wireless Settings" sub-item. You can change the password in the "Wireless Security" item. For any changes, do not forget to click the "Save" button. If the selected options have not changed, reboot the machine.

Through these menu items, TP-Link routers are configured.

Changing the password for logging into the web interface

All owners are advised to change the standard password and login from the router. This is due to the fact that an attacker, in the absence of a Wi-Fi password or hacking it, will be able to enter the modem parameters and “have fun”. Eliminating the created problems is not difficult, but it is better to avoid this. The interface allows you to quickly and conveniently change the input data:

If you have forgotten your login information, perform a factory reset.

Advanced Settings

The router has a lot of additional features that expand its capabilities. Consider some of the advanced settings:

• Guest network. Allows you to configure a public guest network, limit incoming / outgoing traffic or work time.
• Address change. It allows you to set static IP addresses or use DHCP.
• Forwarding - setting up virtual addresses, web telephony, conferences and the like.
• Functions parental controls. Limit Internet access time or specific resources.
• Setting the routing table manually (for specialists).
• Binding MAC addresses to specific IPs.

You can learn more about how to configure the specific functions of the TP-Link router in the user manual.

VPN

This technology allows you to hide information from prying eyes. Encryption is performed, so even the provider will not be able to track your visits. However, only those models on which a VPN server is preinstalled can use VPN. You can perform setup by the following steps (for English firmware).

There are two ways to set up a TP-Link router. The first one is suitable for beginners and inexperienced users if you need a basic device configuration to connect to an ISP for homework. WiFi networks. The second is for advanced users with the ability to fine tuning router and its wireless network, connecting digital television and SIP phone.

Whichever option you choose, in any case, to access the web interface of the TP-Link device, open a web browser and enter its IP address in the address bar - 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. If you have any difficulty - which one is used on your router, then try to log in using the hostname: tplinklogin.net. Well, or, as an option, look at what IP is indicated on the sticker.

1. TP-Link Quick Setup Wizard

If you entered the router settings for the first time, then by default it should start Quick Setup. If necessary, the wizard can also be called from the main menu by clicking on the appropriate link.

The following are most commonly used:

Dynamic IP
- PPPoE
- L2TP

In the first case, you do not need to specify anything additionally.
If your provider uses the PPPoE protocol (Dom.ru, Rostelecom, TTK), then the next step is to enter your login and password to connect to the Internet.

And in the case of L2TP, like Beeline, you will also need to enter the address of the VPN server:

tp.internet.beeline.ru

The next step - WiFi setup on a TP-Link router:

In the "Wireless network name" field, enter the name created network. For example - "my-home-wifi", We look for "Russia" in the "Region" field, mixed mode and automatically selected channel and channel width are used. In the "Wireless Security" section, check the box for "WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK". In the "PSK password" field, you must enter the Wi-Fi password that the router will request from clients when connecting. We click on the "Next" button.

Quick setup of the TP-Link Wi-Fi router is completed. You can connect the provider's cable and use it.

2. Configuring the TP-Link Router via the Common Web Interface

The first page you will see when entering the web interface is "Status", which displays status data from the current state of the device - Internet connection, local network and wireless network.

In order to set up an Internet connection on TP-Link routers, select the menu item Net> WAN.

Dynamic IP (DHCP)

This is the simplest option, which is used in some branches of Rostelecom and a number of smaller providers. To configure Dynamic IP, select the appropriate option in the "WAN connection type" list:

Some operators also need to change the MTU size values, but this is rare. However, if you encounter problems in operation - check this point in technical support. Click the "Save" button and check Internet access.

PPPoE (Rostelecom, TTK)

The PPPoE protocol is most common among Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian telecom operators. For example, Rostelecom, Dom.ru, Ukrtelecom and ByFly.

In the "Connection type" list, select the "PPPoE/Russia PPPoE" option. Below you need to enter a username and password for connections. They are usually specified in the contract for the provision of services or are given separately on a leaflet with connection details. Notice below that the "Connect Automatically" checkbox is checked in the "WAN Connection Mode" section. Press the "Save" button.

VPN over L2TP protocol (Beeline)

In Russia, this option is used only by the Beeline provider (formerly Corbina-Telecom). To configure it on the TP-Link router, you must select the type of WAN connection - "L2TP / Russia L2TP":

Then enter the username (in Beeline this is usually the personal account number) and the password to connect. In the field "IP-address / Server name" you need to enter this address:

tp.internet.beeline.ru

Set the connection mode to "Connect automatically". Click on the "Save" button.

3. How to set up Wi-Fi on TP-Link (TL-WR740N, TL-WR841N, TL-WR941ND, etc.)

In order to configure Wi-Fi on a TP-Link router, you need to select the "Wireless" section in the web interface. The main parameters are located in the "Wireless Settings" subsection:

The "Network Name" string is the so-called SSID. Here you need to write the name of your home Wi-Fi. For example, this is "home-wifi".
The region is best set to "Russia" or "Europe". The rest of the parameters are left at their default values. As a rule, they fit without problems in most cases.

Go to the subsection "Wireless connection protection":

Here we check the box for WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(Recommended).
In the "Version" field, select the value "WPA2-PSK" with AES encryption.
In the "PSK Password" field, you must enter a set of numbers and letters that will be used as a password for Wi-Fi. It is desirable to make it no shorter than 8 characters and as complex as possible - your safety depends on it.
Press the "Save" button.

WiFi 5 GHz

On TP-Link TL-WDR3500, WDR4300 dual-band routers, as well as Archer C2 and C7, you can also configure Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz band. To do this, go to the 5 GHz Wireless Mode section.
First, open the general settings:

Here we also prescribe the name of the network and the region - Russia.
Without touching anything else, click on the "Save" button.
Let's move on to the security settings:

We set the standard "WPA2-PSK" with "AES" encryption.
Save.
TP-Link router setup (Internet + WiFi) is completed.

This manual is relevant for the following models: TL-WR740N, TL-WR741ND, TL-WR743ND, TL-WR840N, TL-WR841ND, TL-WR842ND(RU), TL-WR843ND, TL-WR940N (450M), TL-WR941ND (450M ), TL-WR1043ND, Archer C2 and C7.

TP-Link is one of the most famous manufacturers of routers, and the products of this company are distinguished by quality, reliability and fairly affordable prices. But, having purchased one of these devices, users often cannot set it up on their own. Moreover, some of them do not even know how to log into the TP-LINK router and get into its main menu.

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

Training

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

The first thing to deal with 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:

1. Open the "Control Panel" and go to the "Network Management" tab.
2. Now pay attention to the sidebar (on the left). Here you need to select the line "Change adapter settings".
3. Before you is a list of connections (usually it is one). Right-click on the one that is active in this moment, and select Properties.

You just have to select "TCP / IPv4 protocol" and click "Properties".

Determining the type of connection

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

• If you have the “Use IP address” line selected and filled in, then your connection type is called “Static IP”. In this case, you need to overwrite all the settings, and then select the "Obtain an IP address" option and click "OK".
• If the "Get an IP address" line is active immediately, then you have a "Dynamic IP" connection. This means that you do not need to rewrite anything and you can start connecting the 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:

1. Connect the power supply to the device.
2. Connect the internet cable to the blue port.
3. Connect the device to the computer with a network cable. Any of the yellow ports will work for this.

1. Launch your browser. It's best if it's Internet Explorer or Edge (for Windows 10).
2. Enter the address of the TP-Link router. 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).
3. A window will appear in which you should enter the login and password of the TP-Link router. By default, you need to enter the word admin in both these lines.
4. From the menu (on the left), select Quick Setup.

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

Setting for PPPoE

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

• User Name - provider login.
• 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 (of your choice).
• PSK Password - think up and enter a password.
• Wireless Security - Specify WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

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

Setting for static IP

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

After filling in all the lines, carefully check them again, and then click Next. In the next window, you need to enter the name of the access point (of your choice), password (create it yourself), click Next and reboot the router.

Setting for dynamic IP

If you have a dynamic IP and use 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 that, you just have to click Next, and then Finish. A reboot is not required in this case.

Setup using a dedicated disc

To facilitate the process of setting up a TP-Link router, a special disk can be used. It does not come with all device models, but if you have it, you can simply insert it into the CD-Rom and, following the prompts on the screen, 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:

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

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

Password reset

If you do not remember the password to enter the device settings, then 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 defaults and you will be able to enter the settings using default password(admin).

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

- one of the most successful models for simple home networks.

Today we will dwell on the very popular question “where to find the router settings on the computer” and tell you how to reset the tp link router settings to factory settings.

How to enter the tp link router menu?

In order to enter the settings of the tp link router, you will need:

• - To begin with, turn on the router to the 220V power supply and connect it to the computer using a special network cable(which is usually included in basic equipment devices). In principle, you can connect a PC to any port of the device, but it is recommended to use the first connector.
• - To enter the router settings from a computer, you need to between the router and this PC. To do this, the computer should be assigned the ip-address of the router (each router initially has its own IP), which can be found on the label on the back of this router. In most cases, this is a combination of the numbers 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.

Accordingly, the configured computer must be assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.2 or 192.168.1.2, a subnet mask, etc. (More about setting local network can be read in the article: )

- Next, to enter the settings of the tp link router, you should:

Open any Internet browser on your computer (Opera, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.);

• - In the address bar (where it says http: // www ...) erase everything, write the IP address of the router 192.168..1.1 (the one indicated on the label of the device) and press the Enter key.
• - If the previous steps were completed without errors, then a window for entering the settings of this router should appear in the browser. Here, in order to enter the menu, you will need to enter your login / password, which can also be found on the label of the router. As a rule, by default, the pairs login-admin, password-admin or login-admin, password-1234 are used, but in the future it is recommended .
• - After entering the login and password, click the "Login" button (or the corresponding one) and the web interface of your router will open in the browser window. By the way, in the same way, you can enter the settings of the d link router, or any other router from different manufacturers.

How to reset tp link router?

It is also necessary to mention how to reset the router to factory settings. This operation may be required if the authentication data indicated on the label is not suitable, and the user does not know the new login / password of the router.

In this case, it makes sense to reset the router to factory settings and reconfigure your router. To do this, on almost all types of routers, next to the power button, there is a small hole labeled “Reset”, inside of which there is a button to reset the router settings.

To reset the settings, it is enough to gently press this button with something thin (for example, a needle), hold it in this state for 5-15 seconds and wait for your router to reboot.

On the different models routers, pressing the reset button should be done:

• - either with the device plugged into the socket,
• -or with the router disconnected, which should be connected to power with the reset button pressed: it's okay if you try both options.

Also, if you can enter the router settings, then you can reset the router settings in the web menu this device. To do this, find the "settings" tab, then "reset" and wait for the device to reboot.