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Your wireless network is not secure!

Hackers can connect to your Wi-Fi to use the bandwidth and access your data and other devices in the network. Your personal data may be at risk.

To configure TP-LINK wireless router:


  1. From the Wi-Fi Security results screen, select Go to your router settings to open the administration page of your TP-LINK router.
  2. Enter your router username and password, or contact the party who provided the router (e.g., your ISP).
  3. Go to Wireless (2.4GHz/5GHz)Wireless Security.
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    Go to AdvancedWireless (2.4GHz/5GHz)Wireless Security.
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    Go to WirelessWireless SettingsEnable Wireless Security.
  4. For Wireless Security select WPA/WPA2-Personal.
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    For Security TypeWPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.
  5. For Version, or Security Option, select WPA2-PSK.
  6. For Encryption select AES, if available.
  7. In the PSK/Wireless Password, or the PSK Passphrase field, create a password to encrypt your WiFi network. If forgotten, you must change it here again.
  8. Confirm your changes by selecting Save and reboot your router if necessary.
  9. Repeat steps 3. - 8. for both Wireless 2.4GHz and Wireless 5GHz settings on dual-band routers.

To configure wireless network devices:


  1. Go to wireless settings for each of your devices connected to the router and view wireless networks within range.
  2. From the list of available wireless networks select the name (SSID) of your wireless network.
  3. When asked, enter the Wireless password (or Passphrase, Network/Pre-shared key, etc.) you specified for WPA2 encryption of your wireless router.
  4. If needed, confirm, to establish a wireless connection between your router and the device.

Note:

Due to the wide range of different router types by TP-LINK, and other network devices, we offer general instructions for frequently used models. For exact instructions please consult documentation for your router model, or network device, or contact TP-LINK for further assistance.

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