Recently, Wi-Fi has become an integral part of the user’s life and is gaining momentum at an ever faster pace, since it is a very convenient thing. Wi-Fi made it possible to use one Internet connection for several devices such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone, and also eliminated unnecessary wires in the apartment.
This article will talk about how to set up Wi-Fi at home. Namely, we will analyze how to connect and configure the router or how it is called R12 correctly; router.
What is a router for?
Many users are mistaken and initially think that the router itself is the Internet and that when buying it at home, a problem will immediately appear. wired Internet. But this is not true at all. If in simple words, then the Router is actually a “tee”, then the father-in-law divides one connection into several, this is its fundamental function. That is, you should at least have wired Internet in your apartment. It connects to the router, and it, in turn, distributes it to other devices according to its means wireless communication Wi-Fi.
So let's assume that you bought a router. Now you need to connect it to your computer. I will look at TP-LINK as an example, although they all connect in a similar way. All routers have LAN sockets on the back. This is where all the wires need to be connected.
As a rule, the wire through which the Internet comes is connected to a separate socket. It is always highlighted in a separate color. It may be blue, grey, white or yellow depending on the manufacturer, but it is always a different color from other sockets. The remaining sockets are intended for connecting other devices via wire that do not have Wi-Fi.
In our case, we connect the Internet wire to the blue connector and plug the separate wire included with the router into a laptop or computer and insert its other end into the yellow socket, preferably number 1.
So the router is connected, now let's start setting it up.
WiFi setup
Almost all routers come with installation disk. We will use it to make the settings. So, insert the disk into the drive and wait for the installation wizard to start. If the Wi-Fi setup wizard does not start, then open “My Computer” on the desktop, find the DVD-ROM and launch it manually by double-clicking the left mouse button.
So the wizard has started. Select the model of our router (you can see it on the box or on the bottom wall of the device) and run the “Quick Installation Assistant”
In this window we check the indicator readings. It is necessary that the indicator signals correspond to the actual readings of the router. If everything matches, then we continue setting up further.
After this, a message indicating successful verification will appear. Click the “Next” button
Here we select the router connection type. We choose the most common option R12; Dynamic IP, it suits any connection.
Here we select the second item. Nowadays, connection via MAC address. This can be checked at home. But for this you need to have at least two devices, for example two laptops (in extreme cases, you can ask your friends). We simply connect another laptop directly to the Internet. If the Internet is working, then your connection is not to the MAC address and accordingly we need to select the second item.
In this window we need to come up with a name for our network. Enter on English language. These names will be displayed in detected wireless networks on a laptop, tablet or smartphone.
Here we select the Wi-Fi protection level. Select WPA2-PSK R12; this is the most reliable protection. After that, set a password. The password must be entered in English, you can also add numbers. I advise you to make the password length at least 10 characters. This password is needed for wireless connection Your devices. That is, until you enter the password on the device, you will not be able to connect to the network, so no one will be able to connect to your Internet without knowing the password. This way we will protect ourselves from your neighbors using your Wi-Fi.
In this window we confirm the settings. Check the “Save settings in a text file” checkbox. Thus, on the desktop it will be created text file with the settings of your Wi-Fi, namely, there will be the name of the network and the password for it so that you do not forget it.
TPLink routers are designed to create local networks in offices, cafes, clubs, as well as at home. With their help, you can easily provide access to both files stored on network-connected devices and the Internet. The company produces many models that support modern wireless communication standards. In offices they will ensure stable work with documents and excellent video communication, and at home they will provide the opportunity to play online games and watch streaming videos without interruption.
Features of TPLink Wi-Fi routers
The advantages of TP Link Wi-Fi routers are:
- easy setup using step by step instructions– even those who are trying to configure a router for the first time can handle it;
- powerful, stable signal and high-speed data transfer;
- reliable protection of transmitted data.
The catalog of the M.Video online store also presents other products from this manufacturer:
- Wi-FiTPLink receivers;
- TPLink Wi-Fi signal repeaters;
- Powerline adapters TP Link.
- TP-Link routers are presented in a wide range of 24 models in the M.Video online store;
- Prices range from 625.0 to 14390.0 rubles;
- Compare prices for TP-Link Routers, read specifications and customer reviews;
- Buy TP-Link routers with a guarantee on favorable terms of purchase (including on credit or in installments);
- Order TP-Link routers in the cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Chelyabinsk, Kazan online on the website or by calling 8 800 200 777 5, arrange delivery to the specified address or pickup from the store.
Hello! Now we will connect and configure the Tp-link TL-WR841N Wi-Fi router. If you have a TL-WR841ND model, then these instructions will also suit you. Let's look at the entire process of connecting the router, setting up the Internet, Wi-Fi network and setting a password for Wi-Fi network.
All this with photos, and detailed description. So you shouldn’t have any problems setting up the Tp-link TL-WR841N router. Just follow the instructions.
A few words about Tp-link TL-WR841N (TL-WR841ND). Very successful Wi-Fi model router, which is very popular. Indeed, a successful model, with an excellent price/quality ratio. It seems to me that for home use, an undemanding user best router can not found. I myself, in practice, tested the operation of the Tp-link TL-WR841N. It has been working perfectly for more than five years, distributing Wi-Fi to a large number of devices. It works very stably, I don’t even remember that the Internet was lost on it or something else. You can read more about Tp-link TL-WR841N at. There you will find short review, and my review.
If you have already purchased this router, then it’s time to move on to configuration. Let's do everything according to this scheme:
- Connecting the Tp-link TL-WR841N router.
- Setting up an Internet connection (WAN).
- Setting up a Wi-Fi network on the TL-WR841N.
- Setting a password for Wi-Fi protection networks.
- Changing the admin password, which protects the router settings.
Connection Tp-link TL-WR841N
Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it into a power outlet. If the indicators on the router do not light up, then turn on the power using the button located on the rear panel.
If you configure the router via cable (which comes included), having connected it to a computer or laptop, then take a network cable and connect the computer to the router. On the router, connect the cable to the LAN connector (one of 4):
We connect the second end of the network cable on the computer to the network card connector:
Connecting and setting up a Wi-Fi network
If you want to configure the router via Wi-Fi, and not by connecting via cable, then just connect to the Wi-Fi network, which will appear immediately after turning on the power on the Tp-link TL-WR841N router. The network will have a standard name (something like this: "TP-LINK_084313"), and will not be protected.
You can even connect to this network from a tablet or phone and set up a router without a computer.
You probably found a disk included with the TL-WR841N. There is a utility for configuring the router. So, we will configure without a disk, through the router’s web interface. We will not need the disk in this instruction. If you want to configure via the utility from the disk, you can do this according to the instructions.
The Internet must be connected to the router. And your computer, tablet, laptop, etc. must be connected to Tp-link via cable or Wi-Fi. The router's power must be turned on. If everything is ready, then you can proceed to configuration.
The router settings will open.
And if the router has already connected to the provider and is distributing the Internet, then you can continue setting up.
Setting up a Wi-Fi network and setting a password on the Tp-link TL-WR841N router
To configure Wi-Fi, you need to open the tab on the settings page Wireless - Wireless Settings. On this page we need in the field Wireless Network Name come up with and write down a name for your Wi-Fi network, and in the drop-down menu Region select the country where you live. Leave the rest of the settings as they are in the screenshot below.
To protect our wireless network with a password, go to the tab Wireless - Wireless Security. There you need to select the security type WPA/WPA2 - Personal (Recommended).
In field PSK Password create and write down a password that will protect your Wi-Fi network. You can read more about setting a password on the TL-WR841N router in the article.
Save the settings by clicking the button Save.
Change admin password. Protecting your router settings
I already wrote in a separate article about how to do this in the router settings. Let's, while we are in the settings of the Tp-link TL-WR841N, immediately change the password that is used to protect the settings page. So that everyone who connects to your network will not be able to go into the router settings and change them.
Open the tab System Tools - Password. Enter your old username and password first (default - admin). Then enter your new username below (you can leave admin) And New Password. I advise you to write down this password somewhere so you don’t forget. Save the settings with the button Save.
That's it, setup Tp-link router TL-WR841N is complete. All that remains is to reboot the router. This can be done by turning off/on the power, or from the settings. On the tab System Tools - Reboot, you need to click on the Reboot button.
After setup and reboot, a Wi-Fi network will appear with the name that we set during the setup process. And to connect to wireless network, use the password that we also set when setting up the router.
You can now connect your devices to the router. If you set up via cable, but want to connect via Wi-Fi, you can disconnect the laptop from the router and connect via a wireless network.
You can leave your feedback and questions in the comments!
In this article I will tell you how you can do the initial setup of Tp-link routers. The advantage of this company in terms of settings is that almost all Tp-link routers are configured in almost the same way.
In addition, they have an intuitive port color scheme. And even an inexperienced user will not have to think about where to connect which cable.
We will configure the router in three stages:
- Setting up an Internet connection
- Setting up Wi-fi on the router
So let's get started.
Preparing the router for setup
We turn on the router to the network. We connect the provider cable to the blue port on the router.
If you do not have this cable, you can connect to the router via Wi-Fi from any device.
Launch any browser and go to the site 196.168.0.1
If this data is not suitable, then you can reset the settings on the router. To do this, click on Reset button and hold for 10 seconds. All indicators on the router should blink. After this, we wait about a minute until the router boots up and try to log in again.
Setting up an Internet connection on a Tp Link router
To set up the connection, we will need data from your provider. They should have been given to you upon connection. If this data is not available, you will need to call the support service and find out how to get it. It will also be possible to clarify the protocol by which you connect to the Internet (PPPoE, PPtP, L2TP, etc.) We will configure PPPoE, since this is the most common protocol used to connect to the Internet.
- On the left in the menu, select the Network section (Netwotk)
- Next, select the protocol by which you are connecting (PPPoE, PPtp, L2Tp, etc.)
- We type the login and password issued by the provider (if you have PPtP connection, then you also need to specify the server address)
- Secondary connection dot Dynamic IP
- WAN connection mode, put a dot on Connect automatically
- Click the Save button and wait for the page to refresh.
After the page has been updated, open a new tab. If you did everything correctly, then the Internet should already be working. All that remains is to configure WiFi.
Setting up Wifi on a Tp Link router
Setting up Wifi couldn't be easier. If you have a dual-band router, then Wifi is configured separately for each 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band!
- On the left, select the Wireless network section
- In the Network name (SSID) field, enter the name new network Wifi in Latin letters
- Mode: 11bgn Mixed Channel: Auto
- Click Save. If the router prompts you to reboot, then it’s too early.
Now let's set a password for the Wifi network:
- On the left select the Protection section wireless mode(Wireless Security)
- Select protection WPA/WPA2 – Personal or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
- We select the version WPA2-PSK, and the encryption is AES
- Click Save
If the router prompts you to reboot the router (a red line appears), then reboot. After the reboot, we check the WiFi connection, everything should work.
Enjoy!
Wireless N Router, up to 300 Mbps
tp link-wr841n / tp link-wr841nd
GENERAL DEVICE
- Device power button.
- Power socket.
- Slots for connecting computers via cable.
- Slot for connecting the Internet cable from the modem.
- Factory reset button.
CONNECTING THE ROUTER
First step. You must unplug the modem and remove the backup battery, if used.
NOTE: If you are not using a modem, then immediately connect the Internet cable to the router through slot 4 (blue with the inscription WAN) and skip steps 1 to 3.
Second step. Connect the modem to the tp link-wr841n router via the WAN slot (shown in the figure below) using an Internet cable.
Third step. Turn on the modem. Wait 2 minutes and then turn on the router by connecting the power supply to connector 2 and pressing button 1 (shown in the figure).
Fourth step. Check the indicators on the router: if they work as shown below, then the connection is correct.
ROUTER SETUP
Method 1 - through the browser.
First. Connect your computer to one of the four slots of the tp link-wr841n router (shown in the figure below) using an Internet cable.
Or you can use wireless connection networks (SSID). To log in, enter the name and password indicated on the sticker on the bottom panel of the device.
Second. Open your browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, FireFox), enter the following in the address bar: http://tplinkwifi.net.
The following addresses can also be used: http://192.168.0.1/ or http://192.168.1.1/
Then, in the window that appears, you must enter the word “admin” as your login (user name) and password.
Click “Login” to enter the router settings.
Further instructions describe two options for debugging the router: “Quick” and “Manual”.
QUICK SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT
Third. Select your Country, City, Internet Service Provider, WAN Connection Type.
ATTENTION: If your Internet service provider (ISP) is not on the list,
Check the box “I didn’t find any suitable settings” and configure it manually.
Fourth. Check and change your wireless network settings if desired.
NOTE: You can set your wireless name and password
networks.
Fifth. Finally, click “Finish” (or “Next”) to save all settings.
MANUAL NETWORK SETUP
- In the left column you need to find the “Network” menu item,
- In the appeared internal menu follow the link “WAN”
- In the “WAN Connection Type” field, select the required connection type.
NOTE: If you are unsure which type your ISP uses, it is worth contacting technical support and clarify this and other parameters necessary for manual settings router tp link-wr841n.
Once you have completed filling out the required fields, click the “Save” button to save the settings.
MANUAL INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS NETWORK (wifi)
To change the name of your wireless network, you must:
- In the left menu, open the “Wireless” tab
- In the internal menu that opens, select “Wireless Settings”
These will be the settings for the future wifi network.
- First, select the type “WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK” in the “Version” field
- Then in the “Encryption” field set the “TKIP” parameter
- In the “PSK Password” field, enter a password that will protect your network.
- At the end, be sure to save the data by clicking on the “Save” button.
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