INTERNET

Quick Wireless N Router

Installation Guide Modem

450Mbps Wireless N Router

7106506029 REV5.0.2
TL-WR940N / TL-WR941ND Typical Connection

1. Connect the Hardware

1 Power off the modem,

and remove the backup 2 Connect the modem to the Internet
port on your router using an Ethernet 3 Power on the modem,
wait for 2 minutes and 4 Check the following LEDs to
ensure the hardware connection
battery if any. cable. then power on the router. is correct.

Power Off Power On

INTERNET INTERNET

INTERNET
Power Wireless Internet
Power On On On On

Note: If your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of any DSL/Cable/Satellite modems, please connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s WAN port.

2. Configure the Router

1 Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless).

Wired Wireless
Connect wirelessly by using
the default network name
Or (SSID) and password
printed on the product label
Ethernet cable at the bottom of the router.

2 Open a web browser on the computer and configure the router according to the following main clues.

a Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Type in admin for both the user name and password
and click Login.
b Click Next to continue the Quick Setup.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ->Q1.

Quick Setup
admin
admin To continue, please click the Next button.
To exit, please click the Exit button.
http://tplinkwifi.net Login

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Exit Next

c Select your WAN Connection Type, or click Auto-Detect

if you are unsure what your connection type is. Click Next
d Verify or change the wireless network settings, and click Next. e Click Finish to complete the setup.

and follow the instructions to continue. Note: You may customize your wireless network name and password.
If you do so, please note down the new ones.

Quick Setup-WAN Connection Type Quick Setup- Wireless Quick Setup-Finish

Enjoy!
Auto-Detect
Wireless Network Name: TP-LINK_XXXX
Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)
Static IP Wireless Security: Congratulations!
PPPoE/Russian PPPoE
Wireless Password: XXXXXXXX
L2TP/Russian L2TP Now your wired and
PPTP/Russian PPTP wireless devices can
connect to the Internet !
Back Next Back Next Back Finish
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear? Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change it to obtain an IP address automatically. A1. While the router is powered on, press and hold
A2. Verify that ‘http://tplinkwifi.net’ is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter ‘http://192.168.0.1’ the ‘WPS/Reset’ button on the rear panel of the
in the web browser and press ‘Enter’. router for approximately 8 seconds.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A2. Log in Web Management page of the router,
A4. Reboot your router and try again. and go to System tools->Factory Defaults,
A5. Disable the network adapter used currently and then enable it again. click Restore, then wait until the progress bar
loading finished.

Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

WPS/Reset Button
A1. Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem via Ethernet cable. Press & Hold 8 seconds
If not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
A2. Open a web browser, enter ‘http://tplinkwifi.net’ and try to set up again. Q4. What can I do if I forget my web management page password?
A3. Reboot your router and try again. A. Restore the router to its factory default settings and then use the default User Name ‘admin’ and
Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, go to Network>MAC Clone, then Password ‘admin’ to log in.
click Clone MAC Address and Save.
Q5. What can I do if I forget my wireless network password?
MAC Clone
A1. The factory default password can be found on the product label printed on the bottom of the router.
WAN MAC Address: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Restore Factory MAC A2. If you have changed your password, log in to the router’s Web Management page, go to Wireless>Wireless
Your PC’s MAC Address: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Clone MAC Address Security to obtain or reset your password.

Save Note: If your questions are not answered here, please refer to http://www.tp-link.com/en/support and click Contact
Technical Support for further assistance.

LED Indicators
Icon Name Status Indication
Off Power is off.
(Power)
On Power is on.

Off The wireless function is disabled.

(Wireless)
On The wireless function is working properly.

Off No device(s) is connected to the Ethernet port(s) 1/2/3/4 .

(Ethernet)
On There is device(s) connected to the Ethernet port(s) 1/2/3/4.

Blue The Internet port is connected, and the Internet is accessible.

(Internet) Orange The Internet port is connected, but the Internet is inaccessible.
Off The Internet port isn’t connected, and the Internet is inaccessible.

Flashing WPS button on the router is pressed, and the router is trying to connect a wireless device to its network via WPS.

(WPS) On The connection via WPS is successful.

Off The connection via WPS fails.

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