On/Flashing
Quick 
Installation Guide
Wired
Connect wirelessly by using 
the default network name 
(SSID) and password printed 
on the product label at the 
bottom of the router.
Open a web browser on the computer and configure the router according to the following main clues.
Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar.  Type in admin for both the user name and password 
and click Login.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ->Q1.
Verify or change the wireless network settings, and click Next.
Click Finish to complete the setup.
Via Web BrowserMethod 1 
450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
2. Configure the Router
Power off the modem, 
and remove the backup 
battery if any.
Connect the modem to the 
Internet port on your router with 
an Ethernet cable.
Power on the modem, 
wait for 2 minutes and 
then power on the router.
Check the following LEDs to 
ensure the hardware connection 
is correct.
21 3 4
Modem
Power 
On 
System 
Flashing
Wireless 
Flashing
Power Off
Power On
LAN
Typical Connection 
Ethernet cable
Power On
Enjoy!
Now your wired and wireless 
devices can connect to the 
Internet !
Auto-Detect
Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)
Static IP
PPPoE/Russian PPPoE
L2TP/Russian L2TP
PPTP/Russian PPTP
Back
Next
Quick Setup-WAN Connection Type
Back
Finish
Congratulations!
Quick Setup-Finish
a
b
d
c
http://tplinkwifi.net
Or
Wireless Network Name:
Wireless Password:
XXXXXXXX
Quick Setup-Wireless
Back
Next
Wireless Security:
TP-LINK_XXXX 
Internet
1. Connect the Hardware 
INTERNET
INTERNET
Note: If the wireless LEDs are not flashing, please press and hold the 
wireless button on the rear panel for about 5 seconds to turn it on.
Wireless
Note: You may customize your wireless network name and password. 
Once done, the wireless connection will disconnect automatically, and 
you must then use the new wireless network name/password to regain 
access to the Internet.
Note: If your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of any DSL/Cable/Satellite modems, please connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port.
INTERNET
INTERNET
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Choose Quick Setup in the main menu and click Next to start 
the configuration. Select your WAN Connection Type, or click 
Auto-Detect if you are unsure what your connection type is. 
Click Next and follow the instructions to continue.
b
c
Note: If an Internet connection is already established, the Quick Setup 
wizard will bypass Step      and go to Step     .
1
2
Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless).
Login
admin
admin
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TL-WR1043ND
LAN
LAN
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect devices as shown below: