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Setup Video

• How to Resolve Double NAT using Starlink

• How to Configure a TP-Link Router with Starlink

• How to Set up Address Reservation on TP-Link Routers Windows

  This video will show you how to set up Address Reservation on TP-Link routers.

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• What should I do if I cannot access the internet? - Using a DSL modem and a TP-Link router

  If you can’t access the internet using a DSL modem and TP-Link router, this video can help you solve the problem.

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FAQs

• Troubleshooting Guide of DDNS function on TP-Link Wi-Fi Router, LTE Gateway Router or Deco Router 12-25-2025 197679 views
• How to change DNS Servers on TP-Link Routers 12-11-2025 370173 views
• How to set Parental Control on TP-Link Wi-Fi Router via Tether app 12-09-2025 210047 views
• How to find serial number on TP-Link devices 11-27-2025 408116 views
• Why port forwarding feature is not working on my Wi-Fi router or Deco? 11-13-2025 946352 views
• What should I do when email shows that the link expired when I register cloud account or reset my password? 10-27-2025 83238 views
• How to configure Parental Control on TP-Link Wi-Fi Router 10-21-2025 734052 views
• Why did I receive an email titled "Potential Vulnerabilities Detected in Your Account"? 10-10-2025 101220 views
• How to log in to web management page of TP-Link Wireless Router 09-17-2025 25747994 views
• Introduction to UPnP feature on TP-Link Router and Deco 08-28-2025 53000 views
• How to set up Wake-on-LAN on wireless router 08-25-2025 431499 views
• Port forwarding: how to set up virtual server on TP-Link wireless router? 07-31-2025 1411661 views
• How to configure the TP-Link wireless router as Access Point 07-29-2025 2616622 views
• How to recover the router when it bricked 07-23-2025 746101 views
• How to configure Access Control on the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo) 07-18-2025 1148413 views
• How to limit devices on your LAN from accessing the Wi-Fi Router (new logo) 07-18-2025 420239 views
• What should I do if I cannot access the internet through Wi-Fi router? 07-18-2025 3586594 views
• What is TP-Link ID and how to create a TP-Link ID? 07-09-2025 6502289 views
• What can I do if my router keeps rebooting itself? 07-08-2025 460903 views
• How to find your TP-Link Router’s IP address 06-25-2025 9616491 views
• How do I install TP-Link Archer router to work with a DSL Modem? 06-25-2025 877970 views
• How to join an OneMesh Network with a Range Extender already set up 06-24-2025 259127 views
• How to setup TP-Link Wi-Fi Router on Tether APP 06-20-2025 1399817 views
• How to upgrade the firmware on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers 06-20-2025 836323 views
• How to set up QoS on the TP-Link Wi-Fi router that doesn’t support HomeCare function 06-19-2025 314899 views
• How to block or unblock a device from my Wi-Fi network via Tether 06-19-2025 722267 views
• What should I do if the internet light is off or there is an error message “ WAN Port Unplugged” on the TP-Link router page? 06-19-2025 755060 views
• How to turn off the QoS feature on TP-Link Router 06-18-2025 267447 views
• How do I limit the speeds of devices connected to my network? 06-18-2025 396372 views
• What should I do if I cannot open specific websites? 06-16-2025 253468 views
• How to register a TP-Link cloud account for my TP-Link wireless router to manage it remotely (New Logo) 06-16-2025 1292569 views
• How to share network on Tether App 06-12-2025 74500 views
• Why does TP-Link require my email address? 04-15-2025 231083 views
• Troubleshooting: The internet connection is unstable when connected to the EasyMesh Network 02-11-2025 67351 views
• How to set up Remote Management on the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo) 12-16-2024 580917 views
• How to add a router to an EasyMesh network as a satellite device 11-13-2024 326030 views
• Brief introduction of Wireless Channel, Channel Width and DFS 11-12-2024 235410 views
• Can't access my USB drive plugged into TP-Link router 09-13-2024 225644 views
• How to change wireless settings of TP-Link wireless router on Tether APP 07-23-2024 427022 views
• How to use Iperf to test the speed on TP-Link routers 07-23-2024 320294 views
• How to improve my wireless speed or range 07-02-2024 2070533 views
• Why Do I Fail to Access tplinkwifi.net? 06-28-2024 15736992 views
• Can Deco Mesh, OneMesh, EasyMesh and Omada Mesh products work together? 04-08-2024 275920 views
• What is the TP-Link Router Alexa Skill and how do I use it? 03-05-2024 556764 views
• How to set up IoT Network on TP-Link wireless router 10-25-2023 171182 views
• How to reset TP-Link router to factory defaults 08-30-2023 8305869 views
• How to set up an IPv6 Internet connection on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers 07-21-2023 941199 views
• The Weak Security and Privacy Warning on the iOS14 or iOS15 06-25-2023 543797 views
• How to connect TP-Link router with Starlink 06-20-2023 692847 views
• What should I do if my internet connection is slow? 05-23-2023 798619 views
• What should I do if the LED of TP-Link router is abnormal? 03-17-2023 340085 views
• How to Create Static Routing on TP-Link Routers 03-02-2023 227581 views
• Several questions about the OneMesh™ and Mesh 02-21-2023 492893 views
• What are the most frequent asked questions about the TP-Link devices' speed? 02-21-2023 1004435 views
• Brief introduction of cloud functions on TP-Link wireless router(New Logo) 12-13-2022 255476 views
• Why cannot I find my wireless networks? 12-13-2022 394060 views
• How to set up TP-LINK DDNS on TP-Link Wireless Router (New Logo) 11-22-2022 1037267 views
• How to use Pi-Hole DNS Server on TP-Link routers 10-26-2022 390340 views
• What should I do if wireless connection cannot work on TP-Link Wi-Fi router? 09-13-2022 415494 views
• How to set up IPv6 service for some specific ISP like BT/Hyperoptic or SKY etc on the wireless router 09-06-2022 121782 views
• How to set up QoS using TP-Link Wi-Fi router 09-02-2022 342189 views
• How to configure basic wireless settings of TP-Link 11AC router (new logo) 08-24-2022 354481 views
• What can I do if I forget the password of my cloud account bound to the TP-Link wireless router? 07-25-2022 387028 views
• How to Avoid Double NAT When DSL Modem Router and Wireless Router are Used Together 07-05-2022 264878 views
• How to setup and share a printer on your local network with Print Server feature on the TP-Link device (MAC OS) 06-28-2022 331469 views
• How to configure IP&MAC Binding Wi-Fi Routers (new logo) 06-27-2022 282068 views
• How to make applications free from port restriction by DMZ (new logo) 06-27-2022 226513 views
• How to make Xbox online games run smoothly by UPnP (new logo) 06-27-2022 218192 views
• How to configure Wi-Fi Routers to support IPTV service on the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo) 06-27-2022 587185 views
• How to set up System Time of the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo) 06-27-2022 452078 views
• How to test the network connectivity using Diagnostics on the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo) 06-27-2022 305244 views
• How to control LEDs of the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo) 06-27-2022 198657 views
• How to recover the login password in case you forget it (new logo) 06-27-2022 1119168 views
• How to configure Address Reservation on Wi-Fi Routers (new logo) 06-27-2022 279267 views
• How to Change the DNS servers on the wireless router and DSL modem router (New UI) 06-27-2022 970139 views
• How to Upgrade the Firmware on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers (New Logo) 06-27-2022 886620 views
• How to set up Wireless Schedule on your TP-Link Router 06-27-2022 373334 views
• How to configure your TP-Link Wireless router with CenturyLink’s fiber service (new logo) 06-27-2022 537734 views
• What is the TP-Link Smart Connect feature and how to enable it? 05-23-2022 972459 views
• What should I do if Wi-Fi calling cannot work through TP-Link wireless router? 05-16-2022 204033 views
• How to configure IPTV function on wireless router (For new logo)？ 04-13-2022 725086 views
• What should I do if I cannot access printer/internal server after changing the router 03-21-2022 133290 views
• Only the wired connection or wireless connection is not working 03-21-2022 400581 views
• What should I do if I can’t log into web-based interface of my TP-Link device? 03-21-2022 1790155 views
• What can I do if I forget the login password of TP-Link Wireless Router? 03-21-2022 11495949 views
• What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network ? 03-21-2022 2089207 views
• Troubleshooting: Unstable wireless connection on TP-Link router 03-18-2022 3081673 views
• What are the differences between Admin & User cloud accounts on TP-Link wireless router? 03-18-2022 154738 views
• Changing Channel and Channel Width on a TP-Link Router (new logo) 03-18-2022 1567503 views
• How to configure VLAN ID for your internet connection on wireless router (For new logo) 03-18-2022 1223373 views
• How do I install TP-Link Archer router to work with a Cable Modem ? 03-17-2022 640278 views
• Troubleshooting: Unstable connection on the TP-Link router 11-19-2021 391365 views
• What can I do if my 2.4GHz WiFi gets into trouble with a hard disk drive plugged into the USB 3.0 port of a TP-Link wireless router? 02-24-2017 165299 views

Firmware

A firmware update can resolve issues that the previous firmware version may have and improve its current performance.

To Upgrade

IMPORTANT: To prevent upgrade failures, please read the following before proceeding with the upgrade process

• Please upgrade firmware from the local TP-Link official website of the purchase location for your TP-Link device, otherwise it will be against the warranty. Please click here to change site if necessary.
• Please verify the hardware version of your device for the firmware version. Wrong firmware upgrade may damage your device and void the warranty. How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device
• Do NOT turn off the power during the upgrade process, as it may cause permanent damage to the product.
• To avoid wireless disconnect issue during firmware upgrade process, it's recommended to upload firmware with wired connection unless there is no LAN/Ethernet port on your TP-Link device.
• It's recommended that users stop all Internet applications on the computer, or simply disconnect Internet line from the device before the upgrade.
• Use decompression software such as WinZIP or WinRAR to extract the file you download before the upgrade.

To Use Third Party Firmware In TP-Link Products

Some official firmware of TP-Link products can be replaced by the third party firmware such as DD-WRT. TP-Link is not obligated to provide any maintenance or support for it, and does not guarantee the performance and stability of third party firmware. Damage to the product as a result of using third party firmware will void the product's warranty.

Open Source Code For Programmers (GPL)

Please note: The products of TP-Link partly contain software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public Licence (“GPL“), Version 1/Version 2/Version 3 or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL"). You may use the respective software condition to following the GPL licence terms.

You can review, print and download the respective GPL licence terms here. You receive the GPL source codes of the respective software used in TP-Link products for direct download and further information, including a list of TP-Link software that contain GPL software code under GPL Code Center.

The respective programs are distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the respective GNU General Public License for more details.

Apps

TP-Link Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your network with your iOS or Android devices. Learn more about TP-Link Tether and Compatible Devices

Note: To use Tether, please update your TP-Link device's firmware to the latest version.

Emulators

Note:

1. The emulator is a virtual web GUI where you can experience the TP-Link product management panel.

2. The listed emulators might not have the latest firmware.

3. The features displayed are for reference, and their availability may depend on local regulations. For more information, please refer to the datasheet or product page.

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