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(WPS)

On/Off

It turns on when a wireless device has been

successfully connected to the network via WPS. After

about 5 minutes, the WPS LED will turn off.

Slow Flash

A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via

WPS. This process may take up to 2 minutes.

Quick

Flash

A wireless device failed to connect to the network via

WPS.



Note:

After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on

for about 5 minutes and then turn off.

1.4.2

The Rear Panel

Figure 1-1 Rear Panel sketch

The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).



USB 2.0:

The USB 2.0 port connects to a USB 2.0 storage device or a USB 2.0 printer.



RESET/WPS:

Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices,

such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this

button to quickly establish a connection between the router and client devices and

automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.

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Pressing this button for more than 5 seconds enables the Reset function. With the router

powered on, press and hold the

WPS/Reset

button for approximately 8 seconds. And then

release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.



Internet:

This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.



Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4):

These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).



On/Off:

The switch for the power.



Power:

The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the

power adapter provided.

The following parts are located on the side panel (View from top to bottom).



Wireless On/Off:

The switch for the wireless function.



USB 3.0:

The USB 3.0 port connects to a USB 3.0 storage device or a USB 3.0 printer.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the router

2.1

System Requirements



Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)



One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is

connected directly to the Ethernet)



PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors



TCP/IP protocol on each PC



Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

2.2

Installation Environment Requirements



Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent



Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)



Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router



Operating Temperature: 0

℃

~40

℃

(32

℉

~104

℉

)



Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3

Connecting the router

Before installing the router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the

broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please

install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep

your hands dry.

1.

Power off your modem (if the modem has a backup battery, please remove it too.), and

disconnect your existing router if you have one.

2.

Connect the

Internet

port on your Router to the Modem’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

3.

Connect your computer to one of the

Ethernet

ports labeled 1~4 on the Router with an

Ethernet cable.

4.

Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes.

5.

Make sure the

Wireless On/Off

switch is

ON

. Then plug the provided power adapter into the

Power

jack and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. Press the

On/Off

button to

power on the Router. (Before you power on the Router, please make sure your computer is

NOT connected to any other wireless network.)

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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation

Figure 2-2 USB Installation



Note:

If you want to use the router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port

or connect the printer to the router with a matching cable.

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Chapter 3. Quick Setup

1.

Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "

Obtain an IP address automatically

" mode on your PC. If

you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to

Appendix B: Configuring the PC

.

2.

Open a web-browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari),

and type in the default IP address

http://tplinklogin.net

in the address field.

Figure 3-1 Log in the router

After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter

admin

for the User Name and Password,

both in lower case letters. Then click the

Login

button or press the

Enter

key.

Figure 3-2 Login Windows



Note:

If the above screen does not pop up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy.

Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears,

cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

3.

After successful login, the

Quick Setup

page will appear for you to select your

Region

and

Time zone

. After finishing the selection, click

Next

.

Figure 3-3 Quick Setup