If you are having a router at your home, then it is important that you know how to log into the router so that you can maintain a safe and secured internet connection. If you want to examine the usage of data or make alterations to security settings , or even replace the device , you will have to log into the router. so it is essential for anyone to know how to log into the router.
Logging into the router is not a difficult task and if you are using a TP-link router then everything becomes much more easy. We are here to guide you at each step to log into the router and other related settings and possible queries.
HOW TO LOGIN TO A TP-LINK ROUTER
Although most of the routers need internet connectivity to login , logging into TP-Link router does not need internet connection. The router is required to get connected to a device for signing in even though there is no need for internet connection. The connection can be of wired or even wireless. The one we call as OTG cable or Ethernet cable will help to establish the connection between the router and the device. Or if you prefer to get connected wirelessly you may do it with the help of mobile phone or tablet.
The various process in connection with logging into the router is explained in details with their respective steps. Go through the article thoroughly to know the complete details on logging into the router
How to set up a TP-link router
The initial set up is the primary step that has to be carried out. It can be done either through a wired connection or wireless connection. But it is always recommended to go for a wired connection initially. Follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Initially for establishing a wired connection , you will need a Ethernet cable so that you can get you system and router get connected. What you have to do is to connect the device and router by plugging the Ethernet cable to the yellow port on the site side of the router and get the other end connected to your system.
Step 2: Once you connect the router and system , now plug it up , where you are planning to install it ,
Step 3: Now you may turn your router ON.
Step 4: Finally , you can now switch ON your computer.
How to set up the router’s wireless connection
Earlier we have seen how to setup a wired connection and here we are going to check out how to setup a wireless connection. The steps are given below , have a look at it.
Step 1: The primary step is to find out the SSID network name of the router. It is also known as wireless network name. The network name and its password can be found out from the back side of the router. This information usually will be printed there.
Step 2: Once you get the network name and its password , take out your mobile phone or tablet which ever device you are using to establish the connection. Now enable the Wi-Fi.
Step 3: The device will automatically searches for the nearby networks and you will have to find the SSID name from it and select it.
Step 4: finally to get connected to the SSID network , you device will ask for a password. Now enter the password which was at the back of the router.
Sometimes it is obvious to find some difficulties while you try to establish wireless connections. In that case it is recommended to prefer a wired connection.
Logging in to the router
Once you establish the connection next you need to log in to the router.The logging in steps are briefly explained below:
Step 1: Firstly , you need to sign into the router using an internet browser. You can use any browser of your choice as TP supports almost all browsers.
Step 2: Secondly , what you have to do is to enter the default access address. The web address will be available at the back of the router or else you can even make use of the username and password which is also available at the back of the router.
Step 3: Now you have to add the router’s name and password correctly when the log in page appears.
Step 4: Once you enter the user name and password correctly , the logging in will be successful. Then a main menu will appear and it is here you can make the needed changes to basic items like the username , password and even other important features like security settings , data usage.
If you can’t log in to the router
It is possible sometimes that you may not be able to log in to the router. It can happen due to some log in issues. If anything like this happen to you , don’t worry we are here to sort out your problem. The initial thing that you have to do is to cross check if the username and password are entered correctly or not. If the username and password is entered correctly and you still can’t log in to the router then you may need to do the following tasks.
- Make sure that the device and the router is connected properly. If you have connected it with Ethernet cable , then see whether the cables are inserted properly. You can even use another cable to see whether if there is any trouble in using the current cable.
- Try to log in after disconnecting the modem from the router and just getting it connected to the computer alone.
- Sometimes log in problem occurs due to the browser that you preferred. So try logging in using other browsers too.
- Check out the default IP gateway and see whether they matches to the IP address.
- Try turning off any firewall or anti-virus program running in the system. You can turn then on once the logging in is successful.
- You can try to log in o the router using some other device.
- Resetting the router can sort out some minor issues related to log in.So do reset the router to troubleshoot any problem.
- If any of the above methods did not solve your problem then you may contact the customer support service.
HOW TO RESET YOUR ROUTER
Resetting the router is the simplest and the common method to get rid of small issues. It is much like restart option in your system or phone which will help you resolve small issues like network issues or any other small issues. Like wise reset option in your router also help you troubleshoot small issues.
The reset can be done in 2 ways , either through main menu or you can even do it by pressing the reset button on the router. Both the methods are briefly explained below. But before performing the reset you are required to create a backup file so that you will not loss your settings such as username and password.
Do follow the below steps to create a backup file
Step 1: First you need to log in to the router.
Step 2: Now you have to find the “Advanced” tab which will be available at the top side of the page
Step 3: Now find and select ‘System tools’ from left panel. From the dropdown menu visible select ‘Backup and restore’.
Step 4: Further select the “Backup” option from the next screen. Now the file will be downloaded to your computer.
How to reset the router through main menu
Step 1: Initially log in to the router.
Step 2: Now select the ‘System tools’ menu. And then click on the ‘ Factory defaults’
Step 3: finally you need to choose “ Restore” option to start the process.
If the resetting is down using reset button then check out the following steps.
Step 1: The reset button is available at the back side of your router and you need to find it.
Step 2: Keep pressing the button for about 10 seconds without switching off the device.
Step 3: Once you release the button , the unit will be turned off and will be turned on automatically and the reset process is complete.
Step 4: Now you need to log in how you did it initially with the default information.
Restoring the router’s setting after reset
Step 1: First you need to log in to the device.
Step 2: From the “advanced tab” which is available at the top of the screen , click on the “system tools”.
Step 3: Select the “ Backup and restore” option from the drop down menu in the system tools.
Step 4: Further on the screen so appeared under “Restore” hit the browse button.
Step 5: Now search for the back up file and you need to open it.
Step 6: When the file is opened click on the “ restore” option.
Step 7: Now you need to confirm to upload the backup file and for that click on the “Yes” option.
Step 8: After you confirmed the upload , the restore process will be proceeded. Do not do anything in between the process. Wait until the process is completed.
HOW TO CONFIGURE THE ROUTER
Everyone who log in to their router need to make changes to the default setting so that it becomes more secured and safe for personal use. The username , password , SSID network username and password all need to be changed at first. All these changes have to be done from option menu and different models will be having varied menu options. In case of TP –Link , mainly there exist 2 web interface – Blue interface and Green interface.
Configuring the router ( Blue interface ) –Updating the TL –Link Router’s firmware
You can do updating in two ways. First one – find the upgrades option from the router’s menu and update. Second one – download the firmware from the system and you have to upload it manually. A hardware connection is to be used while updating firmware.
How to check for upgrades in the TL-Link Router’s menu
Step 1: First step you have to do is to log in.
Step 2: Once you logged in , see for the “ advanced” tab at the top of the page and select the “ System Tools” from the navigation pane.
Step 3: Now you have to choose “ Firmware Upgrade”.
Step 4: Select the “ check for upgrade” from the option “Online upgrade”.
HOW TO UPDATE THE ROUTER’S FIRMWARE MANUALLY
Step 1: First you need to find out your router model’s version number. You can find it out by checking it at the back of your device.
Step 2: Now you may visit the given link https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/ and find and select “ Download center”
Step 3: Now what you have to do is to searches for your router model in the search tool bar. And once you find your model name , click on it.
Step 4: You may now click on the “ Firmware” option from the page opened.
Step 5: Now you will see a list of Firmware files before you. See whether the file matches with the firmware on your router. You need not have to do anything if it matches. But if you could not find the matching firmware file , then you have to download the file to your system.
Step 6: The file will be downloaded in a.zip file and you need to find it and unzip it from your system.
Step 7: Now you need to Log in to the router.
Step 8: Once you logged in , see for the “ advanced” tab at the top of the page and select the “ System Tools” from the navigation pane .
Step 9: Now you have to choose “ Firmware Upgrade”.
Step 10: Click on browse from the “Manual upgrade” section.
Step 11: Just find the firmware file which was unzipped earlier from your system and open it.
Step 12: Lastly you need to click on “ Upgrade” when the unzipped file is listed in the browse box.
FAQs
We have already seen how to deal with some of the important queries with the TP –Link router. Now let us have a look at some of the basic and frequently asked questions. So have a look at it.
HOW DO I FIND MY TP-LINK ROUTER USERNAME AND PASSWORD?
The username and password of the router will be printed over the back side of the router. First check for the information at its back. If you don’t find anything like username and password at its back side , then don’t worry TP –Link routers use “admin” as their default username and password.
HOW DO I CHANGE MY TP-LINK ROUTER PASSWORD?
When you initially log into the router , use the default username and password to log in. This username and password will be printed at the back of your unit. Usually everyone will change this username and password for security and safety of personal use. To change this basic setting , first you need to log in using the default username and password. The navigation method is slightly different in the two models of TP-Link router.
In case of blue interface,:
Step 1: First step you have to do is to log in.
Step 2: Once you logged in , see for the “ advanced” tab at the top of the page and select the “ System Tools” from the navigation pane.
Step 3: From the drop down menu appeared select “Administration”.
Step 4: Now click on the “Account management” menu and here you can change the default username and password to anything that you want to have as password and username.
In case of green interface:
This method is much easier than the earlier one.
Step 1: First step you have to do is to log in.
Step 2: secondly , select the “ System Tools” from the navigation pane.
Step 3: Finally from the drop down menu that appears , you need to select the “Password” option. Here you can change the username and password to your choice.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I RESET MY TP-LINK ROUTER?
The resetting of router is done to troubleshoot some minor issues. It is much like a restart option that will log off the system and will log in automatically. Like wise if you face any network connection issues or if you have forgot the username or password you can reset the router. Resetting the router will erase off all the settings currently exists and it will turn to the factory settings. And if you wish to change it you can very well do it once you logged into the router using default username and password.
Through this article we tried to cover the important and most frequently asked questions about the TP-Link router. Hope we have helped you sort out your queries and to deal with your router.