Quick Installation Guide

AC2600 Wireless Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router

VR2600

Connect the Hardware

Configure the Modem Router

Enjoy the Internet

Power Adapter

Phone Jack

1

Attach the antennas.

Modem Router 4

Push in to turn on the modem router.

5

Verify that the following LEDs are on and stable before continuing with the configuration.

Power On DSL On

Note: The DSL LED takes about 1 to 2 minutes to stabilize.

3 2

LINE

If you don’t need the phone service, just directly connect the modem router to the phone jack with the provided phone cable, then follow steps

4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.

Phone (Optional)

PHONE MODEM

DSL Splitter

Phone Cable

1

Connecting your computer to the modem router via a wired or wireless connection

Wired

Wireless

Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label at the bottom of the modem router.

Ethernet Cable

2

Configuring the modem router via a web browser

A Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1.

Create a new password (1-15 characters) and click Save.

Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ->Q1. http://tplinkmodem.net

New Password

Low Middle

Confirm Password

Save

High

B Enter the password you set and click Log in.

Note: For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the password that you have set.

C Select your Region and Time Zone, then click Next. Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial configuration.

Now you can enjoy your Internet.

If you want more advanced settings, please refer to the User Guide on TP-LINK official website at www.tp-link.com.

Button Legend

Button

Power On/Off

Reset

Indication

Press to power on or off the modem router.

Press and hold down for 8 seconds to reset the modem router into factory default settings.

LED Indicators

LED

Power

DSL

Internet

Wireless

2.4GHz

Wireless

5GHz

LAN

USB

WPS

Status

On

Flashing

Off

On

Flashing

Off

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

Flashing

Off

On/Off

Slow Flashing

Indication

System initialization complete.

System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process.

Do not disconnect or power off the modem router.

Power is off.

DSL line is synchronized and ready to use.

The DSL negotiation is in progress.

DSL synchronization failed.

Internet connection is available.

No Internet connection or the modem router is operating in

Bridge mode.

The 2.4GHz wireless radio band is enabled.

The 2.4GHz wireless radio band is disabled.

The 5GHz wireless radio band is enabled.

The 5GHz wireless radio band is disabled.

At least one LAN port is connected.

No LAN port is connected.

The inserted USB device is identified and ready to use.

A new USB device is being identified.

No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established and automatically turns Off about five minutes later.

A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS.

This process may take up to 2 minutes.

Note: You can turn all lighted LEDs on or off by pressing the LED On/Off button.

Tether App

To manage your network conveniently on your mobile device, scan the QR code to download the Tether App.

Features

Ethernet WAN Connection

Connect an Ethernet cable (RJ45) from your fiber or cable modem to the

WAN port of the modem router to use it as a wireless router. Refer to the

User Guide for wireless router configuration.

3G/4G Connectivity

Connect a 3G/4G USB mobile broadband modem to the router’s USB port to get wireless Internet access through 3G/4G mobile networks. The

USB dongle can be configured as the primary Internet connection, or as a backup to enhance network reliability. Refer to the User Guide for instructions.

USB Features

USB ports can also be used to share a printer, files and media from USB storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the

Internet using its built-in FTP server capability.

USB Sharing Ports

Button

WPS

2.4G Wi-Fi

5G Wi-Fi

LED On/Off

LED On/Off

Indication

Press to start a WPS synchronization.

Press to turn 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on or off.

Press to turn 5GHz Wi-Fi on or off.

Press to turn all lighted LEDs on or off. LED button is on the front panel, at the end of all LEDs.

Remote Access via FTP Server

Media

Sharing

Local Storage

Sharing

To learn more about the USB features, visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb or scan the QR code.

Printer

Sharing

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What can I do if the login page does not appear?

A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.

A2. Verify

Enter.

http://tplinkmodem.net

is correctly entered in the web browser and press

A3. Use another web browser and try again.

A4. Reboot your modem router and try again.

A5. Disable and enable the active network adapter.

Q2. What can I do if the DSL LED does not turn solid on?

A1. Check your cables and make sure they are all plugged in correctly, including the telephone lines and power adapter.

A2. Restore your modem router to its factory default settings.

A3. Remove the DSL splitter, directly connect the modem router to the phone jack and follow this Quick Installation to reconfigure the modem router.

A4. Contact your ISP to verify if the DSL line is in good status.

A5. If you have tried all the suggestions above and the problem still exists, contact our

Technical Support.

Q3. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

A1. Make sure the telephone and Ethernet cables are plugged in correctly.

A2. Try to log into the web management page of the modem router using the default address at http://tplinkmodem.net

. If you can, try the following answers. If you cannot, change your computer to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.

A3. Consult your ISP and make sure all the VPI/VCI (or VLAN ID), Connection Type, account username and password are correct. If they are not, please replace them with the correct settings and try again.

A4. Restore the modem router to its factory default settings and reconfigure the modem router by following the instructions in this Quick Installation Guide.

A5. Please contact our Technical Support if the problem still exists.

Q4. What can I do if I forget my password?

Web Management page password:

Restore the modem router to its factory default settings and then set a new password using

1-15 characters.

Wireless Network password:

A1. The default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the modem router.

A2. If the default wireless password has been changed, log into the modem router's web management page and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your password.

Q5. How do I restore the modem router to its factory default settings?

A1. With the modem router powered on, press and hold down the Reset button on the rear panel of the modem router for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn off momentarily, then release the button.

Reset Button Press & Hold for 8 seconds

A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the modem router, and go to Advanced >

System Tools > Backup & Restore, click Factory Restore and wait until the reset process is complete.