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Chapter 6
 
Customize Your Network Settings
6. 6.  Specify Wireless Settings
6. 6. 1.  Change Basic Wireless Settings
The mesh device’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option 
are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product 
label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.
Visit http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.88.1, and log in with the password you set for 
the mesh device.
 ¾ To enable or disable the wireless function:
1.  Go to Basic > Wireless.
2.  The wireless radio is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function 
of the mesh device, just clear the Enable check boxes. In this case, all the wireless 
settings will be invalid. 
 ¾ To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:
1.  Go to Basic > Wireless.
2.  Enter a new SSID (32 characters at most) in the Network Name (SSID) field and a 
new password in the Password field and click Save. The SSID and password are 
case-sensitive. 
Note: 
If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected after the new settings are effective. 
Please write down the new SSID and password for future use.
 ¾ To hide SSID:
1.  Go to Basic > Wireless.
2.  Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcast. Your SSID won’t display on 
your wireless devices when you scan for local wireless networks and you need to 
manually join the network.
 ¾ To change the mode or channel:
1.  Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings.