Many modern models of TP-Link routers have received support for the TP-Link Tether App program - this is an application for configuration using a mobile phone. A very cool thing - we use our smartphone all the time and always carry it with us, which means we can log into the router anywhere, and access to the wireless network settings will always be in our pocket. This is much more convenient than connecting to the router through a browser.
Please note that this application is officially mobile and is designed to access the settings of the TP-LINK router from your phone. It is impossible to download TP-LINK Tether to your computer. Many scammers offer to download a similar program for PC in Russian - do not fall for their tricks!
TP-Link Tether App
It was no coincidence that I said that the ability to connect to configurations will always and everywhere, since it works on the basis of a proprietary cloud service, which means that to enter your personal account on the router you do not have to be connected to its WiFi network - you can be anywhere.
The TP-Link Tether mobile application has a version for different OS - iOS and Android. You can find out whether your router supports working with this application on a separate page for compatible devices on the manufacturer’s official website. Budget models such as the TP-Link WR820N, as well as obsolete ones, will not work with it.
Download and install
Before downloading the program, you need to check whether your router model is compatible with this program. The fact is that this innovation came quite recently and of course it does not support older models. Here is a link to the official source, where all supported devices are presented. The list of compatible routers is constantly growing.
The most important thing is to take into account the hardware version, that is, the value that appears after the letter “V”. You can see the exact name and version on the router labels, just turn the router upside down. We are looking for the value after the inscription “Ver.”.
If you found your router using the link I gave, then you can safely download and install the software. Download links:
ATTENTION! Requires iOS 8.0, Android 4.0 or later operating systems. Otherwise the program will not work.
- iOS
- Android
You can also find this application yourself on Google Play or the App Store. Just enter the name “Tether TP-Link” in the search bar. After that, download and install.
How to log into a TP-Link router from a smartphone?
But before you start using it, of course you need to connect the router to the power supply, and also insert the cable from the Internet provider into the WAN connector on the back of the case. Nothing else is required to configure the TP-Link router via Wi-Fi from your phone. There is no need to access the control panel through a browser.
After installing the TP-Link Tether program on the phone, we connect to one of the networks, which is distributed by default by the Archer C1200 router, which I am using to write this article, in two bands - they are called TP-LINK_xxxx and TP-LINK_xxxx-5G. The connection password is indicated on the label at the bottom of the device.
Launch TP-Link Tether - after scanning the devices, our router will be detected. If for some reason this did not happen automatically, then click on the plus sign in the corner of the screen
Select “Router” from the list of devices
And follow the steps of the connection wizard
Features of Easy Setup Assistant
All modems from the manufacturer TP-Link come with a small disk with the Easy Setup Assistant program. With its help, you can quickly put the router into operation; great knowledge in the field of IT is not required for this.
The program for setting up a TP-Link router has its own characteristics. First of all, you need to understand that using the utility you can set only basic parameters, for example, connect and configure the Internet connection and Wi-Fi network. The average user, as a rule, does not need more extensive functionality. The disadvantages include the fact that not everyone has computers or not all of them are equipped with disk drives. Most modern modifications are already on sale without drives.
Setting up a TP Link router from a smartphone
We click on it and before entering the settings from the phone, the program will ask us to set a new key for authorization. If, instead of this form, fields appear for entering an existing password, it means that someone has already connected the router to you - reset the settings to factory settings to go through all the steps from scratch and configure it for yourself.
Internet connection
Next you need to select the type of Internet connection. You need to find out which one you have from your provider - most often it is indicated in the contract along with all the data that needs to be entered in the settings.
If you have a Static IP, then you need to specify the Gateway, Mask and DNS
In PPPoE we register a login and password for authorization
L2TP additionally requires a VPN server address for connection
I have a Dynamic IP - you don’t need to write anything here, the connection happens automatically.
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Some providers require equipment to be linked by IP address. Since previously the Internet went directly to the computer and it was it that was assigned to your “wire,” then in order not to call technical support and change the MAC address of the router, in the next step you can clone it from the computer.
WiFi setup
Next comes the WiFi connection settings. We set its name and password - first for the 2.4 GHz network
And then to 5 GHz, if support for this range is present in the router.
And we confirm the use of these parameters.
After this, the router will reboot and start distributing a WiFi signal with the new characteristics that we just set. Therefore, you will need to reconnect to a new network.
After this, a page will appear in the TP-Link Tether application indicating the successful completion of the setup
Click on the button and you will be taken to the control panel.
Main advantages
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This utility is used quite often, and this is due to a large number of advantageous features. Firstly, with the help of the program it is possible to configure the router step by step. Secondly, a small amount of time is spent on setup, and even a non-advanced PC user can do it on their own.
Important! All examples of algorithms given are universal for TP-Link modems.
Router settings panel from a TP-Link Tether smartphone
On the main page there is quick access to managing active networks - main and guest. We can enable or disable one of the ranges, as well as configure the network in detail - change its name and password. It also displays information about your Internet connection and the number of active clients.
We will see similar settings when activating the guest network. The nice thing is that guests have options for creating WiFi on both 2.4 and 5 GHz at the same time - usually in dual-band routers, guest access is provided only in one frequency range. You can also use a separate switch to allow guests to connect to local resources, such as a printer or media server.
Go to the “Clients” tab in the bottom menu and see all the devices connected to the router.
If you click on any of them, you can immediately add it to the blacklist with one button and block the Internet for it.
The “Tools” menu contains all basic and additional system configurations.
- Wireless mode - adjusting wifi network parameters
- Internet connection - a section of the router for setting up the Internet received via cable.
- Parental control - in this section you can completely or on a schedule restrict access to certain web resources for individual computers
- Network diagnostics - checking the Internet connection
- Share Wi-Fi - here you can generate a QR code in order to provide the network password to another smartphone - convenient if you forgot it or are too lazy to enter it manually. It is implemented very similar to how it is done in Xiaomi smartphones.
- TP-Link ID - authorization in the TP-Link cloud service for remote control of the router via the Internet
- Indicator mode - turning off LEDs in night mode
- System - finally, in the last section we can change the login and password to enter the administration panel, as well as reboot the router and reset all settings.
3G/4G - connection parameters via mobile Internet.
Connection
- Before connecting, make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on on your phone or tablet. After this, we launch the application.
- You will see a welcome screen that briefly describes the functionality of the program. Click “Start”. By the way, if you click the checkbox, they will autonomously send all error messages to the central server. This is necessary so that developers can quickly fix bugs and shortcomings of the program.
- Next, you should see the name of your router, on which Wi-Fi works stably. If you don't see your model in the list, then go closer to it and restart the application. By clicking on the router, you will be asked to enter your login and password for the admin panel. By default on older firmware it is “admin-admin”.
- At the very beginning, you will be in the “Network diagram” item. In the center, in a circle, there will be the name of the Internet center model, and on the sides, all the connected devices. If you notice that some device is not yours, then you may have been hacked. But you can quickly and efficiently block a connected device by clicking on it and selecting the “Block” button.
How to use and manage the router
The main page of the application is a network diagram. It displays all devices connected to the router. You can click on any client, all available information about him will be displayed. An additional option is blocking clients. To do this, just select a specific device and click “Block”.
The “Wireless Mode” tab contains minimal Wi-Fi settings. By going to the tab, you can see a switch that allows you to disable the router. You can also use another switch to disable the password and make the network open. After entering new settings, the changes must be saved.
This application is convenient with a “Parental Control” section. It allows you to remove and add devices to which parental control will be applied. You can also use TP-LINK Tether to completely reset your router, change its password and, if desired, reboot.
There are several ways to put TP-LINK routers into operation. Each of them has its own individual characteristics, but does not require special knowledge. By strictly following the recommendations and algorithms, you can configure the modem yourself.
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Automatically setting up an Internet connection on a TP-LINK router
When performing automatic setup, you need to select a specific country, region, provider and optimal connection type from the list that pops up on the screen.
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If the provider uses PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and not dynamic IP, then you will additionally need to indicate the username and password in the appropriate fields.
Important! If the required country, region or provider was not in the list, then you need to check the box next to “I did not find suitable settings”, after which everything is done manually.
If the settings are correct, the router should connect to the Internet.
What is it for?
There are many ways to use these wonderful toys, here are some of them:
- In our practice, it is impossible to keep all device models on hand at all times in order to prompt our readers at the right time with this or that nuance in setting up a specific model. Moreover, their firmware is different, and hardware versions may differ - you can’t keep track of everything. Therefore, it is a must have to help all possible support services and just kind people like us.
- Another option is to familiarize yourself with the functionality of the device before purchasing. It’s one thing what marketers say with their beautiful phrases on the website of an online store. The other is what is actually “under the hood” and is available to users for configuration. After all, the functionality and convenience of such interfaces for the average home user is one of the main features of the product.
As for other strange ideas like taking screenshots, I’ll leave it for you to think about on your own. For those who need it (and many people need it), I recommend it for use.
Menu "Clients"
In the "Clients"
(or by clicking on the icon with the number of clients on the main screen of the application), all devices connected to this network, the type of connection and their IP addresses are indicated.
By clicking on one of the connected devices, you can also find out the MAC address and block it.
This can be useful if someone else has connected to your network. Here you can change the client's name and choose a different icon for him.
How to connect to a router with Tether
In order for the program to see your router, you need to connect to it via Wi-Fi. If you have been using your router for a long time, then most likely you are already connected to it. And if you want to set up a new one, then you will find the standard name and password for connecting at the bottom of the router on a sticker.
When you first launch the application, you will see a brief description of its capabilities. Scroll through and click “Start”
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Agree to the “Terms of Use...”
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If you are connected to the network you will see the name of the router. Its MAC address will also be indicated.
To get to the main router management screen, enter the administrator name and password. By default it is "admin"
and
"admin"
. If you have already changed them, please indicate yours.
