Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard
The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router.
Tips:
If you need the IPv6 Internet connection, please refer to the section of
Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
.
Follow the steps below to set up your router.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net
, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the Internet.
Note:
During the quick setup process:
• If you are not sure of the Internet Connection Type , please click Auto Detect or contact your ISP for Internet connection information.
• If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.
4. 2. Manually Set up Your Internet Connection
In this part, you can check your current Internet connection settings. You can also modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP.
Follow the steps below to check or modify your Internet connection settings.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net
, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
2. Go to Basic > Internet .
3. Select your Internet connection type from the drop-down list.
Note:
If you are unsure of what your connection type is, click Auto Detect . Since different connection types need different cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to determine your connection type.
4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration.
1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP , you need to select whether to clone the MAC address or not. Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable.
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2 ) If you choose Static IP , enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields.
3 ) If you choose PPPoE , enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modem.
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4 ) If you choose L2TP , enter the username and password and choose the Secondary
Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen.
5 ) If you choose PPTP , enter the username and password , and choose the
Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen.
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5. Click Save . To check your Internet connection, click Network Map on the left of the page.
Note:
It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings valid.
6. After the connection succeeds, the screen will display as follows. Here we take
PPPoE as an example.
Tips:
1. If your Internet connection type is BigPond Cable , please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to set your router.
2. If you use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided with any other parameters that are not required on the page, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration.
3. If you still cannot access the Internet, refer to the
FAQ
for further instructions.
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