Page 1

How to configure your TP-Link 150 Mbps Wireless Router

Subjects covered:

• Reserving an IP address for a device

• Setting up Wireless Security Settings

• Changing the Router User Name and Password

Page 2

NOTE: When using any wired connection, do NOT use the Blue port. Only connect to ports 1 through 4

(ORANGE).

Page 3

How to Reserve an IP Address in TP-Link Wireless N Router

TP-Link Wireless N Router has been tested and proven with our CAVS products. This documentation only covers use of

this router and no others. There are no drivers or software necessary to install prior to using this router with your JB-199

Player or PC/Laptop.

1. Make sure your TP-Link Router is turned on and connect it to your computer or device. If this is not a wireless

device you will need an Ethernet cable to connect to the router. If you are connecting wirelessly, be sure you

have wireless networking enabled and choose the network being broadcast by the router. (Default is “TP-Link

and some numbers)

Open an internet browser, preferably Internet Explorer, and go to the Address Bar. Type in the address, “192.168.1.1”

and hit “Enter”.

Page 4

2. A menu will come up asking you for User name and Password. The default User name and Password are both

“admin”.

Page 5

3. Click on the DHCP tab to view “DHCP Settings”, “DHCP Clients List”, “Address Reservation”.

Click on DHCP Clients List

Page 6

4. DHCP Clients List will show all devices currently connected to Router. If there is more than one device connected

to the router, you can identify your computer by the “Client Name” which is the name of your computer. This

name can usually be found in Windows by right clicking on “My Computer” and clicking properties.

Highlight the MAC Address of your computer. With MAC Address highlighted, Press and Hold “CTRL” key and press “C”

to copy the MAC Address.

Now click the “Add Reservation” button on the left sidebar.

Page 7

5. Click the “Add New” button.

Page 8

6. Using your mouse, click in the MAC Address field so the cursor is in the field. Press and Hold “CTRL” key and

press “V” to paste the MAC Address into the field.

Note: the last number is the number you choose to set. You can choose any number from 20 all the way to 255.

Examples of valid addresses:

192.168.1.22, 192.168.1.35, 192.168.1.100, 192.168.1.187

In the “Reserved IP Address:” field, type in the IP address you wish to assign. We use 192.168.1.22 for simplicity.

Click the “Save” button.

Page 9

7. You should now see that your Reservation has been added and that under “Status” it is “Enabled”.

Now click on the Wireless Tab on the left sidebar.

Page 10

8. The SSID is the name of the Wireless Network. You can rename this to whatever name you wish.

NOTE: In some areas, there may be signal interference from other wireless networks nearby. You may see that your

wireless signal strength is poor even though you are in close proximity to the router. If this is the case, we suggest

you change the Channel the router is broadcasting on. Change the “Auto” setting to a number further down the

range, such as “7”, “8”, or “9” etc.

Click “Save” and you will be asked to reboot the router to apply the settings.

Page 11

9. Click the blue “Click here” link to reboot.

If you are connected wirelessly and make changes to wireless settings, you will be disconnected. Simply wait for the

router to finish rebooting and reconnect to your router’s wireless network again.

Page 12

How to Set Up wireless Security For TP-Link Router

We recommend using some form of security for your wireless network in order to protect your devices and personal

information.

1. Make sure your TP-Link Router is turned on and connect it to your computer or device. If this is not a wireless

device you will need an Ethernet cable to connect to the router. If you are connecting wirelessly, be sure you

have wireless networking enabled and choose the network being broadcast by the router. (Default is “TP-Link

and some numbers)

Open an internet browser, preferably Internet Explorer, and go to the Address Bar. Type in the address, “192.168.1.1”

and hit “Enter”.

Page 13

2. A menu will come up asking you for User name and Password. The default User name and Password are both

“admin”.

Page 14

3. Click on the Wireless Tab, then the “-Wireless Security” Tab to access wireless security options. Scroll down to

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

Page 15

4. Select “SPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK”.

In the PSK Password field, use a passphrase between 8 and 63 characters that is easy for you to remember or a

challenging password that you can remember or save somewhere. We use “cavsusa1000” for simplicity.

Click Save, and click “Reboot” to apply the settings.

Page 16

How to Change TP-Link Router Password

We recommend changing the default router User name and Password to anything else in order to prevent

accidental or malicious tampering with your router settings by outsider users.

1. Make sure your TP-Link Router is turned on and connect it to your computer or device. If this is not a wireless

device you will need an Ethernet cable to connect to the router. If you are connecting wirelessly, be sure you

have wireless networking enabled and choose the network being broadcast by the router. (Default is “TP-Link

and some numbers)

Open an internet browser, preferably Internet Explorer, and go to the Address Bar. Type in the address, “192.168.1.1”

and hit “Enter”.

Page 17

2. A menu will come up asking you for User name and Password. The default User name and Password are both

“admin”.

Page 18

3. Click on System Tools on the left sidebar. Then click on “-Password”. You will be brought to this screen where

you can change the User Name to your own User name.

Page 19

4. Input the old User Name and Passwords in the top two fields (defaults are “admin” for both Username and

Password)

In New User Name and New Password fields, input whatever User Name you wish to use. User name and

Passwords ARE case sensitive! Please keep this information for yourself somewhere safe.

Click “SAVE” and reboot to apply the settings.