Quick Installation Guide

Powering Your Router

Select a method to power your outdoor router based on your accessories. Outdoor routers can be powered via a power adapter, a passive PoE adapter, or a PSE device (like a PoE switch) compliant with IEC 62368-1 Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS).

Powering Options:

• Via PoE Switch: Connect the router to a PoE switch using an Ethernet cable.
• Via PoE Adapter: Connect the router to a PoE adapter using an Ethernet cable.
• Via Power Adapter (for specific models): Connect the router to a power adapter. [Note] Power adapter is not supplied by TP-Link for all models.

Refer to the diagrams for visual representation of these connections.

Waterproofing and Mounting

Step 1: Connect Cables

1. Remove the waterproof cap (use a screwdriver if necessary).
2. Insert a nano SIM card into the slot until you hear a click.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable and/or a power cable as required for your network.
4. Pass the cables through the waterproof rubber and the cap.
5. Reinstall the waterproof cap.

Ensure cables are properly sealed for waterproofing.

Step 2: Select a Mounting Method

Notes:

• For some router models, you may need to install antennas manually first.
• Mount the outdoor router vertically to ensure better waterproofing.
• Install the outdoor router in a location protected from lightning and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge).
• When selecting a mounting location, ensure the network signal LED is solid green or yellow, or shows 2 to 3 bars for optimal internet connectivity.

Mounting Options:

• Pole Mounting:

  Attach the device to a suitable point on a pole and align the outdoor router approximately in the desired direction.

  Visual: Diagram shows the router being attached to a pole with straps.

• Wall Mounting (for models with mounting brackets):

  Mount the bracket to the preferred location on the wall. Push and slide the outdoor router onto the bracket to lock it in place.

  Visual: Diagram shows a mounting bracket being screwed to a wall, and the router sliding onto it.

• Window Mounting (for models with mounting brackets):

  Remove the double-sided adhesive tapes from the mounting bracket. Stick the bracket to the preferred location on the window. Push and slide the outdoor router onto the bracket to lock it in place.

  Visual: Diagram shows a bracket with adhesive tape being applied to a window, and the router sliding onto it.

Configuring the Router

1. Connect your computer to the outdoor router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly (wireless connection is for wireless outdoor routers only).
2. Open a web browser and enter one of the following addresses: http://tplinkmodem.net, http://192.168.254.1, or http://192.168.1.1. Create a password for future logins.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions on the Quick Setup page to complete the initial configuration.

Note for wireless outdoor routers: If you have changed the default SSID and password, you will need to reconnect your wireless devices to the new Wi-Fi network.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: What can I do if the login page does not appear?

• Verify that your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
• Ensure you have entered the correct URL in your web browser: http://tplinkmodem.net. Alternatively, try http://192.168.254.1 or http://192.168.1.1.
• Try using a different web browser.
• Restart your router and try again.
• Disable and then enable your active network adapter, then try again.

Q2: What can I do if I cannot access the internet?

• Verify that your SIM card is a 5G/4G or WCDMA card.
• Confirm that your SIM card is within your Internet Service Provider's (ISP) service area.
• Ensure your SIM card has sufficient credit.
• Check LAN connection: Enter http://tplinkmodem.net, http://192.168.254.1, or http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser. If the login page does not appear, refer to FAQ > Q1 and try again.
• Check ISP parameters:
  1. Open a web browser and log in to the web management page.
  2. Verify that the parameters provided by your ISP are entered correctly. If not, create a new profile with the correct parameters.
• Check PIN settings:
  1. Open a web browser and log in to the web management page.
  2. Verify if a PIN is required. If so, enter the correct PIN code provided by your ISP.
• Check Data Limit:
  1. Open a web browser and log in to the web management page.
  2. Verify if the total data used exceeds the total allowance. If it does, correct the total allowance and set the total used data to 0, or disable the data limit.
• Check Mobile Data:
  1. Open a web browser and log in to the web management page.
  2. Enable mobile data to access the internet.
• Check Data Roaming:
  1. Confirm with your ISP if you are in a roaming service area. If so, open a web browser and log in to the web management page.
  2. Enable data roaming to access the internet.

Q3: How to restore the router to factory default settings?

• With the router powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the router's back panel until the Power LED starts blinking. The router will automatically restore and restart.
• Log in to the router's web management page to restore the router to its factory settings.

Q4: What can I do if I forget the password for the web management page?

Refer to FAQ > Q3 to restore the router and create a new password for login.

Q5: What can I do if I forget my wireless network password? (for wireless outdoor routers)

• The default wireless password is printed on the router's product label.
• If the default wireless password has been changed, log in to the router's web management page and retrieve or reset your password.

For more troubleshooting assistance, please refer to the FAQ section at https://www.tp-link.com.

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