Menu labels and LED meanings can vary by model and hardware version. Keep the product label and official manual available while following this guide.
1. Prepare the modem and router
Connect the modem to the blue WAN port, power the modem first, then start the TP-Link router.
2. Open the guided setup
Join the printed wireless network and use the Tether app or open tplinkwifi.net from a connected device.
3. Configure Internet and WiFi
Select the detected Internet connection type or enter ISP details when automatic detection cannot complete.
4. Place and connect mesh units
Set wireless names and passwords, change the administrator password and install the correct regional firmware.
5. Verify and document the setup
Test Internet speed, local access and every important room. Save the administrator address and configuration backup without storing passwords publicly.
TP-Link Routers FAQs
What is tplinkwifi.net?
It is a local management hostname for compatible TP-Link routers and works only from the router network.
Can I set up TP-Link without Tether?
Yes. Most Archer routers also provide a browser-based setup page.
Why is the Internet light orange?
The WAN cable may be detected while the router lacks a valid Internet session.