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Mr. Lime
13-10-10, 15:47
Using the default ip address for the tp link router i have never been able to connect to its settings page

now that it is not allowing access to the wireless internet using the code for the security level it was set with when when we got it

this has become much more of a problem

any ideas as to what to do?

is it borked?
Snakedoc
13-10-10, 15:48
Have you tried another computer on the network? What error message does the browser give?
Gav
13-10-10, 15:50
Can you not attempt a factory reset of the router? There's usually a hole on the back you can poke. Said the actress to the bishop.
Mr. Lime
13-10-10, 15:51
Have you tried another computer on the network? What error message does the browser give?

Yes

it just says cannot display this webpage doesnt even get round to asking me for a username or a password :(

i hate my sister (shes who the wireless access point is for/used by, she expects me to able to magically fix it)


Can you not attempt a factory reset of the router? There's usually a hole on the back you can poke. Said the actress to the bishop.

there is a reset button but it only seems to turn it on then off again

no factory reset option

its probably in the settings i cant access
Burn-IT
13-10-10, 17:07
Use the address and password that is likely written on the bottom - then change it.
You must use a cable.
Gav
13-10-10, 17:24
there is a reset button but it only seems to turn it on then off again

no factory reset option

its probably in the settings i cant access

Try holding it in for about 20 seconds before releasing it. My Thompson one needs you to hold it for that long before it'll factory reset.

If that doesn't work, try unplugging the routers power cable, and then holding the reset button in while powering it back on again.
Mr. Lime
13-10-10, 17:26
Use the address and password that is likely written on the bottom - then change it.
You must use a cable.

i did say i cant access the settings page at all didnt i?
Lorem-Ipsum
13-10-10, 17:30
When its turned on, hold the reset button in the back for 30s.

Then turn it off and on again.
Sniperdude
13-10-10, 17:30
havent we had this one before....


192.168.1.1 defo using this ip? from IE
Gav
13-10-10, 17:56
Aye, make absolutely sure you're attempting to connect to the right IP address.

While connected to the router via ethernet open a command prompt and do ipconfig /all

The 'Default Gateway' address is the one you're after.
GentleGiant
13-10-10, 20:44
With TP stuff you have to reboot after connecting or disconnecting a LAN cable to any port (found out the hard way).

The manual gives a web address and an IP address; the IP address is usually the one that works for me.
Pancake
13-10-10, 20:45
Needs to be on the same range as PC bro
Pancake
13-10-10, 20:46
With TP stuff you have to reboot after connecting or disconnecting a LAN cable to any port (found out the hard way).

The manual gives a web address and an IP address; the IP address is usually the one that works for me.

No you dont lol, use it all day and do this all the time.
GentleGiant
14-10-10, 07:49
Sean, I have TP Link routers, and they wont talk to you after plugging or unplugging any LAN cables, until you have rebooted them. Not just one router, but two different models (one "N" spec, and one Extended Range "G" spec), so have I managed to buy two different pieces of duff kit??
iGoD ReLeNtLeS
14-10-10, 08:35
havent we had this one before....


192.168.1.1 defo using this ip? from IE



Aye, make absolutely sure you're attempting to connect to the right IP address.

While connected to the router via ethernet open a command prompt and do ipconfig /all

The 'Default Gateway' address is the one you're after.

with Gav on that one, as i can also be 192.168.1.0, 192.168.0.1, 192.168.2.1, 192.168.2.0, seen so many different you never know ;)

i had a similar problem with my belkin a while back, i could only ever access the settings if i was directly connected to that router with it unplugged from the 1st router with no one else on it. Was wierd, i couldnt access it through the 1st router or connected via. wireless. But since got another netgear, i can access both of them from wireless, even if im not connected to the router, very wierd :knock:
Pancake
14-10-10, 17:23
Sean, I have TP Link routers, and they wont talk to you after plugging or unplugging any LAN cables, until you have rebooted them. Not just one router, but two different models (one "N" spec, and one Extended Range "G" spec), so have I managed to buy two different pieces of duff kit??

Must have, would you like me to film myself doing it?