The TP-Link Archer A7 setup process begins with positioning your router correctly and connecting it to the power supply. You can place your router in an area that’s less exposed to moisture or heat. Also, find a location where you can connect your router to the power source comfortably. Make sure you keep your devices away from any electronic devices that might cause signal interference. This blog will walk you through the complete information on how to set up TP-Link Archer A7 router in easy steps.
TP-Link Archer A7 Setup- how to begin?
You can start by connecting your router to the power source and the main DSL line.
- Unplug your modem and remove any batteries from it. Connect your modem to the router using an ethernet cable.
- Power on the modem and wait for some time till it boots up.
- Connect the power cord to the router and the adapter to the cord. Plug it into the power outlet and turn on the power supply. Allow the Power LED and other status LEDs to show their respective status.
Connecting to the Archer A7 network
In order to proceed with the tp-link router setup process, you can connect your computer/smartphone to the Tp-Link Archer A7’s local network. You can either use a wired connection or a wireless one to connect the two.
Wired Connections
- Plug an ethernet cable between the computer and the router. Connect one end of the cable to the router and the other end to the ethernet port on your laptop.
- The network status on the connected computer will show as Connected and the respective LAN LED will light up as well.
Wireless Connections
- Enable the wireless on your TP-Link Archer A7 router.
- Open the wireless network settings on your computer/smartphone you wish to use.
- Select the name of your Archer A7 network from the list and click on the Connect button.
- This will now connect your computer/smartphone to the router’s local network. You’ll also see the WLAN LED light up and flicker rapidly.
Accessing the TP-Link Archer A7 login page
Once you have connected your computer or wireless device to the TP-Link Archer A7’s local network, you can proceed with the login process easily.
- Launch a web browser and in the address bar, type in the default web address http://tplinkwifi.net and press Enter.
- If the web address fails to pull up the login page, you can also use the default IP address details. You can use 192.168.0.1 to reach the login wizard.
- Once you are on the login page, type in the admin and password details on the page and click on the Let’s Get Started button.
How to set up TP-Link Archer A7 network?
Once you are signed in to the tp-link archer router, you can proceed with the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
- Click on the Basic tab and then select Internet from the menu.
- Select an Internet Connection Type from the drop-down list. Based on the selection you have made, you can proceed with the further course of action.
- You can click on the Auto Detect button if you’re unsure about the connection type you are using.
- On the next screen, configure the wireless SSID and password details and save them. Do this for both network bands of your Archer A7.
- Once done, click on the Save button, and a summary page will be visible on the screen. Review the settings visible and then close the setup wizard.
Your TP-Link Archer A7 is now set up and you can connect your wireless devices to the newly configured wireless network. For more help with the TP-Link Archer A7 setup, reach out to the team at our end now.