Depending on the exact router in question, you might see the old green UI, the new blue UI, or the red gaming UI. However, even if the user interface differs, the process of setting up the router remains the same. This is true for the most part, even if you use the Tether app instead of the web interface.  And finally, even after the basic setup is complete and your internet is up and running, you might want to try additional configurations like MAC Filtering or using multiple routers. We’ve covered all of this and more in this article.

The entire process of setting up a TP-Link router involves connecting the cables and powering on the router/modem, accessing the router dashboard, configuring internet access, and finally, the wireless settings.

Step 1: Connect Network Cables

Before you start, if you’re trying to reconfigure an old TP-Link router, we recommend resetting it. Additionally, unplug and power off all the devices before following the steps shown below:

Step 2: Log in to Router Dashboard

You can access the setup page for TP-Link routers at tplinkwifi.net. Sometimes, this address may not work, though. Here’s how you can log in to the router setup page in such cases:

Step 3: Internet Configuration

After logging into the router dashboard, you should land directly on the quick setup page. If not, manually go to the setup tab and follow the steps listed below:

Step 4: Wireless Configuration

After the previous steps, your router should already have internet access for wired connections. The next step is to configure the wireless settings, i.e., the Wi-Fi. Here are the necessary steps:

Step 5: Additional Configurations

Once you’ve completed the steps shown so far, the basic setup process is complete. However, some additional configurations still remain. Some, like securing the router and Wi-Fi, are very important, while others are optional. Either way, here’s what we recommend: Aside from these, some further customizations are available if you’re interested.

You can also use TP-Link’s Tether app to set up compatible routers without using the web interface. To start, please check the Step 1 heading if you need help setting up the router cables. After the router is powered on and running, follow the steps listed below: As you can see, Tether’s UI may be different, but the setup process is the same as that of the web interface. If you need further help with Step 4, we recommend checking the steps from the web interface section for reference.

Troubleshooting Problems After Setup

Problems like invalid WAN parameters or no internet access are fairly common after setting up a router. Power cycling the router and modem is generally helpful in such situations. More specifically, though, we’ve listed some common scenarios like these as well as the most effective fixes below:

Invalid WAN Parameters

Connect your PC directly to the modem. If there’s still no internet connection, contact your ISP. But if the internet works like this, try the fixes listed below.In case you get the WAN Port is unplugged error, ensure the internet cable is properly plugged into the WAN port of the router. If using a separate modem, also check the connection between the router and modem.Clone the MAC address of your PC.Ensure the WAN connection type is correct.

Valid WAN IP But No Internet Access

Configure DNS servers for the router manually via DHCP settings.Reset and reconfigure the router.

Can’t Find Wi-Fi Network

Confirm that the router’s Wi-Fi/Wireless/WLAN indicator is on or blinking.Make sure SSID Broadcast isn’t disabled via Router Settings.If your device can’t find any Wi-Fi networks at all, the wireless adapter on the device is likely the problem.If you’re facing this problem with Wi-Fi 6 products only, it’s likely because your device’s wireless adapter isn’t compatible with Wi-Fi 6. Updating the wireless adapter’s drivers may help with this.

Can’t Connect to Wi-Fi

First, double-check that you entered the correct password.This specific device may be blocked from the network due to settings like MAC Filtering, Access Control, etc.Troubleshooting for signal strength and interference can also help. How To Set Up TP Link Router - 9How To Set Up TP Link Router - 53How To Set Up TP Link Router - 78How To Set Up TP Link Router - 64How To Set Up TP Link Router - 55How To Set Up TP Link Router - 86How To Set Up TP Link Router - 54How To Set Up TP Link Router - 22How To Set Up TP Link Router - 94How To Set Up TP Link Router - 28How To Set Up TP Link Router - 95How To Set Up TP Link Router - 49How To Set Up TP Link Router - 73How To Set Up TP Link Router - 67How To Set Up TP Link Router - 34How To Set Up TP Link Router - 62How To Set Up TP Link Router - 58How To Set Up TP Link Router - 58How To Set Up TP Link Router - 94How To Set Up TP Link Router - 34How To Set Up TP Link Router - 9How To Set Up TP Link Router - 25How To Set Up TP Link Router - 39How To Set Up TP Link Router - 1How To Set Up TP Link Router - 29How To Set Up TP Link Router - 47How To Set Up TP Link Router - 45