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Most ADSL modems are in fact
a modem and router in one unit, even though they only have one Ethernet port. If
your internet connection is always ‘online’ and you do not have to run any
connection software on your PC, then it is likely that yours is a modem/router
model. This can cause issues when adding another router into the network, so
some configuring of the TP-Link router, the modem/router or both units is
required for them to work together properly.
There are two methods you
can employ in such a scenario. One is to leave the modem/router configuration
as-is, and set up the TP-Link router as a wireless access point. The
alternative method requires you to access your modem’s configuration and set it
into ‘bridged’ mode, which essentially disables the router function of the unit
leaving it as a standalone modem, allowing the TP-Link to handle the routing functions.
Please note that when
connecting a modem to the router, the USB port (if applicable) on the modem
will no longer be usable. All PCs must use either a network cable (also know as
an ‘Ethernet cable’) or wireless adapter to connect to the router.
First we will cover the bridging method as it is more reliable and less prone to
problems. The other option is if you would like to try setting the TP-Link up
as an access point, as it doesn’t interfere with the current
modem/router configuration.
Configuring your modem/router into bridged mode:
Important note: If your current modem is a router/modem
combination unit, you must set your unit into “bridged” mode (i.e. disable
the routing features of your modem/router and let the TP-Link handle routing).
We have listed some common modem guides below, however if your model is not
there, see your modem/router’s documentation for these settings, or contact the
ISP or reseller you received it from. Or try to search the web for information
specific to your model.
Please note: If you do
not know the procedure to bridge your modem, do not continue with this
procedure as it can alter the settings of your modem and may prevent your
connection from working unless the bridging is done as per the instructions.
Now if the modem is
correctly bridged, you will no longer be able to access the internet by
connecting your PC to the modem, instead the modem must be connected to the
TP-Link router. If you still have internet access directly via the modem after
bridging your unit, then there may be some other settings required to
permanently place the modem into bridged mode. Try contacting the supplier of
manufacturer.
Once the modem/router unit
has been successfully bridged, you can connect the network cable coming out of
the modem into the WAN port of the TP-Link, and any computers you wish to connect
to the router can use ports 1-4 of the TP-Link. Switch off the power to the
modem and your TP-Link router for 30 seconds, then power them back on to ensure
the new settings will be in use.
Now you are ready to set up
the TP-Link router.
Step 1.
Open a web
browser and enter the following into the address field: 192.168.1.1 (or click here).
Step 2.
A login
window will appear. Enter ‘admin’ for both the User Name and Password (in lower
case), then click OK.
Note: If the login screen does not appear, it may mean that your
web-browser has been set to use a proxy. Go to the Internet Explorer Tools
menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings button, then uncheck
the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish.
Step 3.
Once you see
the TP-Link configuration menu, click on the ‘Network’ menu, and then the ‘WAN’
sub-menu from the left hand side.
Select ‘PPPoE’ for the WAN Connection Type.
Enter your ISP Username and Password into the following fields. Your username
must be entered exactly as specified by your ISP.
Select ‘Connect Automatically’ from the WAN Connection Mode field.
Double check all of the settings you have entered, and then click on ‘Save’.
Step 4.
Now test
your connection by trying to access a website; it should find the site within a
few seconds.
Step 5.
Congratulations,
you have now set up your router and should be able to use your broadband
service over the network. For help with configuring the wireless settings (if
applicable), see the Wireless Settings section.
If you have no internet access at this point, check all the settings have been
made as above, and leave the power unplugged for your modem, router and PCs for
2 minutes. Then power them on and try again.
The Username must be entered exactly as specified by your ISP – if you aren’t
able to get online, first call your ISP and confirm the username that you need
to enter into your router for access to their network.
If you have
followed the above guide and continue to experience difficulty in your set up,
please call 1300-TPLINK.
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Configuring the TP-Link router as an access point:
Before
you unplug your current modem/router, you will need to find out what IP address
it uses. Either consult your modem manual or do the following:
Now
plug in the power cord to the TP-Link router, but do not connect it to your
modem yet.
Now
that we're in the router configuration, we can make the changes necessary to
set the wireless router up as a wireless access point.
If
you run into problems or find that only one PC at a time can be connected to
the internet you will have to try the bridging method
listed above.
If you have
followed the above guide and continue to experience difficulty in your set up,
please call 1300-TPLINK.