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TP-Link Router is Connected but Can’t Access Internet? Here’s How to Fix it

Before assuming that your internet is down, visit several websites. Sometimes, the issue may be on the website’s end.

When your TP-Link router appears to be connected to the internet but it is not working on your phone or computer, it may be due outage at the ISP end, a glitch in the router, an outdated network adapter driver, or a virus.

The first thing to do is to check your ISP status. If there is a network outage at your ISP end, there is nothing to be done on your part than wait.

Your ISP could also have blocked your access if you had exceeded your bandwidth cap or failed to make a timely payment.

If everything is fine at the ISP’s end, begin troubleshooting by rebooting your TP-Link router. Here’s how to do that:

• Turn off your router.
• Unplug it from the power source for 1 minute .
• After 1 minute , plug it back in and turn it On.

Rebooting Didn’t Work? Disable & Enable Network Connection

Another quick fix that has worked for many Windows users is to disable and then enable the network connection. Here’s how to do that:

• Open Control Panel and click on Network & Internet .

• Select Network and Sharing Center .

• Click on Change adapter settings on the left side. See the screenshot below:

• Right-click on your network and select Disable from the context menu.

• To enable it back, select the Enable option from the context menu.

Temporarily Connect Directly to ISP Modem

Disconnecting the ethernet cable from your TP-Link router and connect it directly to your computer.

If this resolves the issue, reconnect the cable to the WAN port of your TP-Link router.

The Ethernet cable from the ISP should only be connected to the WAN port on the router, which is typically colored blue. This is a very common mistake.

Having trouble connecting to the internet? Don’t worry yet, as there are few more steps you can try before contacting your ISP for support.

Change DNS on Router

It’s possible that your router doesn’t get the DNS address from the ISP, so manually configure the DNS server in router’s setting. This has been suggested by TP-Link support as well.

To change the DNS server on your TP-Link router, follow these steps:

• Login to your TP-Link router web interface by visiting 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in the web browser.
• Enter the username and password.

You can find the default username/password are generally printer on the bottom of the router. Mostly, the default username and password is admin .

• Click on Advanced tab, and then select Network -> Internet in the left side.
• Select Use the following DNS Addresses option.
• Next, change the value for Primary DNS to 8.8.8.1 and Secondary DNS to 1.1.1.1 . Click on Save . See the screenshot below:

• Now, reboot your router.

Update Drivers

If you haven’t updated your network drivers for quite a long, there is a good chance that simply updating the driver would fix the problem.

Here’s how to do that:

• Open Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters section.
• Select your network adapter from there and right click on it.
• Select Update Driver .

• Select Search automatically for the driver option.

• When the drivers are updated, restart your PC.

Scan your computer for Malware

Did you recently install any new applications on your computer? If the internet was working fine before installing the software/app, that app is likely the culprit.

While it’s uncommon, malware or virus may disable your computer network settings. So, I’d recommend that you run a full virus scan on your computer. Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 come with built-in Antivirus.

Here’s how to run a full PC scan:

• Type Windows Security in the search menu and open it.

• In the right pane, under Current threats , click on Scan options . See the screenshot below:

• Choose Full Scan .
• Click on Scan now button to begin scanning. See the screenshot below:

Depending upon the data on your computer, it might take Windows a few hours to complete the scan.

• If any virus or malware during the scan, click on the Start actions button to remove it.

OK, after following all the above steps, if your internet is still not working, you’ve my permission a worry a little bit!

Did you find this guide useful? Let me know in the comments section!

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Tp-link’s new travel router is a do-it-all hotspot.

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Travel routers are a popular way to set up a Wi-Fi network from anywhere, either using wired internet or cellular internet. TP-Link has now released a travel router with some impressive connectivity options and a compact design.

The new TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router TL-WR1502X (great name, I know) is a small travel router that can act as a regular router with an Ethernet connection, an access point, a range extender, or as a tethering hotspot. It’s compact enough to slip into most bags, and it uses USB Type-C for power, so you can share cables and chargers with your other Type-C devices.

There’s no built-in cellular connection on the TP-Link travel router—you have to connect a phone over the USB port, then tether over USB to the router. The travel router’s Wi-Fi network should have a stronger signal than the phone on its own, but since the connection is still coming from your phone, the router doesn’t need its own data plan. The USB port can also be used to connect a storage drive, which then functions as NAS storage for all connected device.

The travel router supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6, with speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. There are also two Ethernet ports, and a physical switch for changing the Wi-Fi mode.

TP-Link also included support for VPN connections, including OpenVPN, WireGuard, L2TP, and PPTP. That gives you the option of funneling all network traffic through a VPN service (or your own server somewhere else) without installing VPN apps on all your devices.

TP-Link said in its press release, “Featuring Wi-Fi modes for nearly any scenario, the TL-WR1502X travel router delivers Wi-Fi to users wherever they need it. Whether on the road or at home, users can stay connected while camping or in an RV by using USB tethering to convert their phone's data into a stable Wi-Fi network for all devices.”

You can buy the TP-Link travel router from Amazon now for $60, and it should appear at other retailers in the near future.

Source: TP-Link

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If your TP Link router is no longer working, this may be due to the router itself or to your Internet provider. In this practical tip we will show you how to identify and solve the problem.

TP-Link: provider down instead of router problem

If there are problems with the Internet, it doesnt necessarily have to be your router. Often there is also a problem with your Internet provider.

• If this is the case, there is usually not much you can do and you have to wait out the problem. As a rule, the Internet then works again by itself after a few minutes to hours.
• In the following practical tips we will show you how to check problems with your Internet provider and how to deal with them: Telekom , Kabel Deutschland , 1&1 , Unitymedia , Kabel BW .

TP-Link: Reset router to factory settings

If the problem is not with your Internet provider, a simple reset will help in most cases. This will reset all settings on your router. You must then reconfigure the router. This only takes a few minutes. How to do it:

• On the back of the router you will find a small button labeled "Reset". If the button is in a hole, you will need a paperclip to press it.
• Press the reset button for about three seconds until lights on the router start flashing.
• Release the button and wait a few minutes for the router to reset itself. You can then connect the device to your computer using a LAN cable and set it up using the IP address 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.254 . Select "admin" as user name and password.

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Powerline Extender Not Connecting

Hi everyone,

I recently moved in to a new apartment and brought my TP Link extender (TL-PA7017) with me. At my previous residence, I've had no issue with it working. Now, I am unable to make it work. The connection seems good, as the unit near the router show there is a connection recieved, and the extender near my device shows a connection going out. That said, my device is unable to connect - "IP address could not be obtained." The modem itself (Xfinity gateway) has an orange blinking light next to the port where the extender connects via Ethernet, and I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it.

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Deco BE5000

BE5000 Whole Home Mesh WiFi 7 System

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