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AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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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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AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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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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AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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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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AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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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

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