Configuring a TPLINK Router
TP Link Archer AC1200 Basic Configuration
Steps
Configuring Your Router
STEP 1 (a): Connect Your PC to the Router
• Unbox the router and power up the router.
• Connect the Act internet cable to the WAN/Internet port(different coloured port) of the router.
• An extra LAN cable will be available with the router, connect one end of LAN cable to the LAN
port(1-4) of the router(any one port) and one end to the PC or Laptop.
• In the system press key & R key together to open Run dialog box.
• Type ipconfig on the command prompt(Black screen) . The default gateway of the LAN or Ethernet
adapter will be the Router address. (Ex:192.168.0.1)
STEP 1 (b): Connect Your Mobile
• Switch on the router and connect ACT internet cable to the WAN/Internet port of the router
• Go to setting in the Mobile, turn on Wi-Fi and wait until the mobile detects router name press
the router name to connect.
• If the router is already configured and the Wi-Fi password is known then go to settings in the
Mobile
• Under “Wireless and Networks”, press Wi-Fi make sure "Wi-Fi" is turned on.
• Wait until the mobile detects router name press the router name if prompted enter the Wi-Fi
password and press Connect.
NOTE
• Every Router Configuration has two parts
– Configuring the Internet Part, where we tell the Router how to connect to the internet.
– Configuring the Wi-Fi Part, where we decide the name and password with which we connect to the Router
• Internet Configuration shown here will guide to Configure the Router in PPPoE.
– This will enable you to browse internet directly, every time you connect to the router. No need to login again and
again.
• Wi-Fi Configuration has also been given, in order to ease the process of you connecting to the Router
– SSID and Password Creation have been explained
– Few high end routers have two bands to work on – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
– 2.4 GHz band provides higher range, but lesser speed.
– 5 GHz band provides lower range, but higher speed.
– Changing Different Wi-Fi Channels – Helps in reducing Slow Speed Issues.
STEP 2: Logging into the Router
• Open a browser Enter the below IP Address in the Address Bar. A login page appears. The
usual usernames and passwords are given in the table below.
Router Name IP Address Username Password
Cisco or Linksys 192.168.1.1 admin admin
D-Link 192.168.0.1 admin (blank)
TP-Link 192.168.0.1 admin admin
Net gear 192.168.1.1 admin password
Belkin 192.168.2.1 Click on Login in Home (blank)
Tenda 192.168.0.1 admin admin
i-Ball Baton 192.168.1.1 admin admin
Digisol 192.168.2.1 admin 1234 or admin
Asus 192.168.1.1 admin admin
• If all the above credentials do not work, please check the back of the router where the
username and password will be mentioned.
STEP 3(a): Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Configuration
Step 1 : Open any web browser
Step 2 : Type Router page address on the address bar (192.168.0.1)
Step 3 : Login with credentials (admin/password)
STEP 3(b): Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Configuration
Step 1:Select the PPPOE and click next
Step 2:Enter the portal username in the PPPoE username field
Step 3:Enter the portal password In the PPPoE password
Step 4: Click on Save
STEP 4: Wi-Fi Connectivity – Router SSID/Password Configuration
Step 1: Type in your preferred Wi-Fi name in SSID(Network name dialog box) and
give different name
for both 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz.
Step 2: Type in your desired password
Step 3: click on Save
STEP 5 (As and when required): Firmware upgrade
System Tools > firmware upgrade > upload the new firmware file > upgrade firmware
You can choose to download a Firmware
version and then upload it offline or choose
to download directly from internet itself.
STEP 6: Channel Change (As and when required)
• Channels are the mediums through which your router transmits signals to other devices.
• There are several channels that one can choose from, based on the Frequency at which your router
works (Bands – 2.4 GHz) and the premises.
– Step A: Download any Wi-Fi Analyzer software from Internet (It is a Freeware).
– Step B: Choose to view different channels. We have provided an Example for better understanding.
– Step C: Channel numbers for 2.4 GHz will be in the range of 1 to 13
– Step D: Wi-Fi analyzer will show which channel is being utilized most and which one the least. Refer the example in
the next slide. Choosing a channel with least utilization will give maximum advantage.
More Stars implies
Lesser Utilization of
Channel
Changes to be Made After Configuration
• If the Wi-Fi password is changed, we need to update the password in all the devices to get connected to
the Internet.
• Changes in PC
– Windows 7: Click on Windows button click on Control Panel click on Network and Internet click on Network and
Sharing Centre.
– In the Tasks pane(Left side of screen), click Manage wireless networks
– Right-click the router name click Remove network click on OK.
– Click on Network icon(right bottom corner next to system Time), click on Router name and enter the new Wi-Fi password
and Connect.
• Changes in PC
– Win 8,8.1: Click on Network icon(right bottom corner next to system Time), Right click on
Router name click on “Forget this network”. Again click on Router name, enter the new Wi-Fi
password and Connect.
– Win 10: Click on Network icon(right bottom corner next to system Time), click on Network
settings under Wi-Fi click on Manage known Networks Click on your Router name and Click
on Forget, and again click on Network icon click on Router name enter the new Wi-Fi
password and Connect
• Mobile or Tablet
– Go to ‘Settings’ in Mobile, turn on Wi-Fi and long press on your Router name and press “Forget
network”. Again press the router name. You will be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password . Enter
the Password and Connect.
