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Welcome To TP-LINK Static and Dynamic Configuration

This document provides steps to install a TP-Link wireless router to work with a cable modem. It involves connecting the router and modem, logging into the router interface, cloning the MAC address, configuring the WAN connection type as static or dynamic IP, and power cycling the devices.

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Welcome To TP-LINK Static and Dynamic Configuration

This document provides steps to install a TP-Link wireless router to work with a cable modem. It involves connecting the router and modem, logging into the router interface, cloning the MAC address, configuring the WAN connection type as static or dynamic IP, and power cycling the devices.

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This FAQ is for the users who already have a Cable Modem and want to share the Internet

connection. If you
are using DSL Modem, please ignore the article, and refer to How do I configure my TP-LINK router to work
with a ADSL Modem

Step 1: Before you begin
Before you begin, please refer to this article: What do I need prepare before begin to install TP-LINK Wireless
Router
(1) Connect the computer which used to connect directly to your cable modem to the router.
(2) Only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the
router, please disconnect the USB cable and connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the router.

Step 2: Connect your Network
(1) Turn off your Cable modem, router and computer.
(2) Connect the WAN port of the router to the Cable modem with Ethernet cable.
(3) Connect your computer to the LAN port of TP-LINK router.
(4) Power on your router and computer. Dont power on the modem before log into the router.
Step 3: Log into the router (web-based utility)
(1) Power on your router and computer , then open the web browser and type the LAN IP address of the
wireless router in the address bar (default is 192.168.1.1). Press [Enter] key.
(2) Type the username and password in the login window (the default username and password are both
[FAQ ID: 85]
How do I install TP-LINK wireless router to work with a Cable Modem
(Dynamic & Static IP)?
300Mbps Wireless N Routers, 150Mbps Wireless N Routers, 54Mbps Wireless G Routers Suitable for:
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admin), then click OK.
Step 4 After log into the router, Click Network->MAC Clone on the left side.
Step 5 Click Clone MAC Address to clone your PCs MAC address to WAN MAC Address of the router.

Step 6 Click Save to save the settings.

Step 7: Configure WAN Connection Type
Click Network > WAN on the left of the web page:
If your ISP provides static IP address for you, please select Static IP as the WAN Connection Type, otherwise
select Dynamic IP to get IP address automatically from your ISP.

Static IP:
Enter the IP information provided by your ISP into the boxes shown as below, then click Save button. Wait
about 2 minutes, if you cant connect to the Internet, please skip to the Step 9.
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Dynamic IP:
Select Dynamic IP as the WAN Connection Type on the right of the web page, shown as below. Then click
Save button.
Click Status on the left side. Under WAN section, click Renew button. Wait about 2 minutes, then an IP
address will be assigned. If it doesnt get an IP address or time out, skip to Step 9.

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Step 8: Wireless Setting
If your router is a wireless router, you need to configure the wireless settings for your wireless network. Then
continue with Step 9.


Step 9: Power cycle the cable modem and router
After done the configurations, do a power cycle for your network can make your network work more stable.
(1) Turn the cable modem off firstly, then turn your router and computer off, and leave them off for about
2 minutes;
(2) Turn the cable modem on firstly, and wait till the modem works stable (All LED lights work normally).
(3) Turn the router on and wait about 1 minute, and then power on your computer.
(4) Repeat the steps 1-3 above until you connect to the Internet.

Note:
In some cases, we need to change the LAN IP address of TP-LINK Router to avoid the IP collision with
the Cable modem.

Related article:
How to configure TCP_IP Properties for my computer to connect to TP-LINK wireless router
How do I check if the IP address of my computer is correct
How do I reduce the MTU Size of my TP-LINK Wireless Router
How do I clone the MAC Address for my TP-LINK Wireless Router
How do I configure the basic wireless settings for my TP-LINK Wireless Router
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