How to Connect Router to Pc Windows 7

Configuring TP-Link router using Windows 7 and connecting to the WiFi network without knowing the password

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TP-Link in one of the leading manufacturers of network devices for home and business applications. The devices are reliable, easy to configure and offer modern design. It is reflected by numerous prizes awarded by independent magazines around the world, which prove high quality of the devices and customer-driven policy of the manufacturer.

The policy of high investment in research and development, and collaboration with renowned manufacturers of processors, result in modern constructions with increased reliability. Currently, TP-LINK is the number 1 in the Chinese market of SOHO (Small Office / Home Office) networking equipment.

TP-LINK company allows users to configure their routers working in N standard (marked as below) using the appropriate wizard built into Windows 7 operating system.

• 1. Connect the cable from the Internet provider (terminated with RJ-45 connector) to the WAN port of the router, then connect the device to a power outlet.

• 2. On a computer running Windows 7, look up a wireless network named TP-LINK_XXXXXX (where XXXXXX- MAC address of the wireless router, different for each item; in the example: D2D4A8) and double click it.

• 3. The new window displays information in the connected router and its configuration options. Press OK .

• 4. Read and remember (or jot down) the PIN of your router (on the bottom side). The PIN of our router is 01388558.

• 5. Enter the PIN into the field in the newly open window and confirm it by clicking Next .

• 6. Type in a name of your wireless network into the Enter network name field, which will be displayed instead of TP-LIN_XXXXXX. Then click on Change password, security level or encryption type (advanced) .

• 7. The additional option allows you to configure WiFi network security. The Security key should be easy to remember but not easy to guess by other people (it is recommended to include some special signs such as @,#,$,%,&, etc). Then click Next .

• 8. Configuration in progress:

• 9. After uploading the configuration, the device may reboot:

• 10. After completion of the configuration, the new window shows the security key that can be printed for further reference. The network profile can be also copied to a flash drive.

• 11. Windows 7 will display a window to define the kind of the network (location). Depending on the location of the router (home, office, public place), an appropriate network security profile is activated.

• 12. Our router has been installed in a private network where computers can communicate among themselves, so we have chosen the home network option:

• 1. In your laptop running Windows 7 look for wireless networks. Then select the desired network by double clicking on its name (in the example:DIPOL-www.dipol.com.pl).

2. The laptop is connecting to the WiFi network:

3. The new window prompts to enter security key or to press the QSS button on the router:

• 4. Choosing the second option, press and hold the button for about 1 second, until the QSS LED starts to flash.

• 5. The message on downloading the settings from the router:

• 6. The confirmation message on the active wireless connection:

How to Connect Router to Pc Windows 7

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