This website uses cookies to improve website navigation, analyze online activities and have the best possible user experience on our website. You can object to the use of cookies at any time. You can find more information in our privacy policy . Cookie Settings Accept All Cookies UPGRADE YOUR APPLIANCES INTO SMART CONTROL Check Your Voucher Code How to setup a TP-Link DSL modem router as an Access Point Configuration Guide Updated 07-14-2022 03:51:31 AM 230935 This Article Applies to: NOTE: 1. To avoid connection issues during setup, complete the following steps through a computer wired directly to the router. 2. Before Step 6, keep the AP disconnected from the Root Router. Physical Connection Step 1. Connect your computer to the LAN port of the TP-Link DSL modem router via a cable. Step 2. Power on the router. Configuration Guide Step 3. Log into the router using tplinkmodem.net or the default IP address 192.168.1.1. The default login username and password are both admin (all lower case). If needed, you may refer to How to log into the web-based interface of the AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router for more detailed information. Step 4. Click Advanced on the top navigation bar, then select Wireless on the left panel. Input your Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Password, then click Save (bottom left of the screen) to save your changes. Step 5. Click Advanced > Network > LAN > DHCP Server. Change the LAN address to one on the main router’s subnet. Uncheck the Enable box for DHCP. Then click SAVE. Example: If the root router’s IP is 192.168.1.1 with an IP range of 192.168.1.2192.168.1.255, you would set the TP-Link device to 192.168.1.101. Note: After changing the IP address settings, you’ll need to reboot your modem router, then log back into the modem router with the new IP address. Step 6. Connect your TP-Link modem router to the root router with an Ethernet cable (LAN to LAN) and test your wireless connection through your computer. Congratulations! All your Wi-Fi-enabled devices can connect to the customized wireless network. To get know more details about each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product. Is this faq useful? Your feedback helps improve this site. Yes No Recommend Products HOT BUYS HOT BUYS TD-W9970 Archer VR2800 300Mbps Wireless N USB VDSL/ADSL Modem Router AC2800 Wireless MU-MIMO VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Archer VR400 AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Sign up for news & offers Email Address Follow Us Sign Up About Us Press Where to Buy Partners Technical Support News Online Stores Partner Programme Corporate Profile Awards Retail Network Site Survey Contact Us Security Advisory Distributors Technology Library Careers at TP-Link Blog VAR Partner Privacy Policy Modern Slavery Act Promotions United Kingdom / English Copyright © 2022 TP-Link Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.