2. ROUTER
A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. Data sent through the
internet, such as a web page or email, is in the form of data packets. A router is the first
line of security from intrusion into a network. Enabling the highest level of security on
the router turns on things like the firewall, and is the best way to keep your computer
system and information safe from attack. Routers contain software called firmware that
should be updated as released by the router manufacturer. Most routers connect to
other network devices only via network cables and don't require drivers to operate
in Windows or other operating systems. However, routers that connect to a computer
via a USB or FireWire typically require drivers to operate properly. Routers often act as
the DHCP servers in small networks, issuing unique IP addresses.
Most routers are manufactured by companies like Linksys, 3Com, Belkin, D-Link,
Motorola, TRENDnet, and Cisco, but there are many others. Routers connect a modem—
like a fiber, cable, or DSL modem—to other devices to allow communication between
those devices and the internet. Most routers, even wireless routers, usually feature
several network ports to connect numerous devices to the internet simultaneously.
3. Step 1 Reset the router to its default settings
1. Press the reset button using pens/pencil or small object.
2. Continue pressing the reset button for a 1-2 minutes, then
release it when the Led Indicators off.
3. Wait 1 minute until the Led indicators “ON” Stable.
4. The TP-Link Router is reset to its default settings. Done.
4. Step 2 Use Command Prompt (CMD) to get the IP
Address of the Router.
1. Press Windows key + R, to open the RUN Program.
2. Type cmd in the input box and press enter or press ok button.
5. Step 2 Use Command Prompt (CMD) to get the IP
Address of the Router.
3. Type ipconfig/all then press Enter.
4. Take note of the default gateway which is the default IP Address
of the Router match to the default setting of the Router Settings.
6. Step 3 Open any Browser like IE, Firefox, Chrome, etc. and
input in the address bar the IP Address of the Router.
Press ENTER
8. Step 5 Enter the Default Router Settings Username &
Password.
Click Log In
9. Step 6 Select Wireless and click it.
Click Log In
Click Wireless
10. Step 6 Set Wireless Network Name/SSID to CSS, then
click Save Button.
Click Save
input CSS
11. Step 7 Select Wireless Security and set password to
12345678
Scroll down then
Click Save
Note: Password can be change according to the password
you want but limited to 8 character only.
Input Wireless
Password 12345678
12. Step 8 Select DHCP, In DHCP Settings set it to disable
then click save and click logout.
Click Save
Note: Password can be change according to the password
you want but limited to 8 character only.
13. Configuring Router for WAP is DONE!.
For those would like to set different Wireless
Name and Password, you can try and repeat
the steps.
God luck! Configuring your ROUTER.
