When setting up a Tp-Link router for the first time, the following problem occurs: everything is done correctly, but your device does not distribute the Internet or Wi-Fi.
Let's try to deal with the most frequently occurring situations:
These problems periodically occur on any device, but if your router is not Tp-Link, read article.
Wi-Fi network may not work various reasons. However, most often they are associated with hardware problems. Therefore, use multiple devices to test the connection. If the Internet does not work, usually during setup mistakes were made when entering parameters for connecting to the provider.
Consider the case when there is no Wi-Fi connection. Let's say you recently purchased a router and are setting it up for the first time; you left a standard name for the Wi-Fi network (for example, “TP-LINK_9415E8”). As a result, it will be difficult to find your network among others. To get rid of this problem, go to the router settings and enter a new network name. How to do this correctly is explained in the instructions for setting up the router.
Then find the button on the router case that turns on the Wi-Fi network. As shown in the figure, on Tp-Link routers this button is usually located here; when pressed, it is recessed into the body.
To find out if a Wi-Fi connection is established, check Tp-Link settings your device.
When the wireless network is unavailable, connect to the router via cable, then go to settings. Enter the address in the browser or 192.168.1.1 and go to the desired page. There we will indicate the user name - admin and the password for logging into the network - admin. If something doesn't work, carefully study the step-by-step instructions.
In setup mode, go to the “Wireless Mode” tab ( Wireless), and check if the checkbox next to “Enable wireless broadcasting” is checked ( Enable Wireless Router Radio), which is responsible for turning on Wi-Fi. If you don't have it, install it to connect the wireless network.
In addition, you need to check how well the removable antennas are attached to the router, as well as what the Wi-Fi indicator shows.
A situation often arises: the router has been configured successfully, all equipment is connected to Wi-Fi through it, but for some reason the Internet does not work. When the router is connected via a network cable, but there is no access to the Internet, to fix this problem you need to:
Usually on the computer in the settings it is found connection status “No Internet access” or "Limited" (for Windows 8 and Windows 10). You can read how to fix this problem here. On TVs and various mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), you will not be able to run programs that use Internet access or log into any website.
What problems may arise when connecting to the Internet during the first setup of the router can be read in the article: when setting up the router it says “No Internet access” or “Restricted” and there is no connection to the Internet.
If you have one of the Tp-Link routers, you need to check:
When you connect a network cable to the router, you can usually access the Internet. If this does not happen, there may be problems with the equipment of the provider, or you need to pay for using the Internet.
You can obtain information about your connection type from your Internet service provider. In addition, if necessary, he should give you a login, password, and IP address. Some connection types do not require this. Detailed information about this can be found here .
We have looked at all the reasons why Tp-Link routers will not distribute a Wi-Fi network. We hope that you have successfully resolved all the problems and now the router is working correctly. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments to the article.
Hello readers of the blog of the ComService company (Naberezhnye Chelny), Wi-Fi Internet will not surprise anyone now, it is in almost every office, store, cafe and is actively appearing in homes. Big choice routers and their low price only contribute to such an active installation of wireless access points. Almost everyone can afford to buy a router and install it at home, because it is very convenient and not expensive.
And if routers have become very popular, it means they have become topical issue about the setup, connection, breakdowns, etc. of these same routers. If I have already written many articles on connection, settings and various errors, which you can read in the category “Internet, Wi-Fi, local networks“, then today I want to talk about the most popular failures of Wi-Fi routers and give some tips that will help you fix the device, or simply determine the cause.
There are a lot of comments left on this site about various problems with routers. And very often the cause of some error is not the settings (as many people think), but rather technical problems in the router itself (in the hardware).
Today I want to talk about problems that appear unexpectedly. Like this? Well, the router worked great, distributed Wi-Fi, made everyone happy :), and then it stopped working. It doesn’t matter how it stopped working completely, or simply not how it should work. The main thing is that it used to work well and stopped working on its own (you did not change any settings).
It’s just that the problems that appear during the first setup of the router most likely arise due to incorrect settings.
I'm sorry, but your router is most likely completely dead. Every router (well, almost every one) has operation indicators.
And if these indenters do not light up when you connect the device to a socket, then this is very bad.
What can be done?
Well, first check if there is a power off button on the router. There is such a button on the TP-LINK TL-MR3220:
If the button is on, then you need to check the power supply, it may be the problem. Typically, power supplies burn out more often than the routers themselves. Perhaps your neighbors have the same router, run and ask for a couple of minutes.
If the device still does not work, return it under warranty. And if there is no warranty, then it is better to throw it away and buy a new one than to send it for paid repairs. Although, you can take it to a workshop, it may not cost very much.
Why does this happen?
For many reasons. There may be a manufacturing defect, but most likely the router burned out due to unstable voltage in the network, a thunderstorm, or moisture. If possible, connect the router through a voltage stabilizer. Well, or just turn it off when you see that there is going to be a thunderstorm.
This was the most severe case, now let's look at milder breakdowns.
If a problem suddenly arises with Wi-Fi, for example, all devices stop connecting to the router, there is a connection, but the Internet does not work, etc. then do not rush to throw your router out the window :).
First you need to find out that the problem is really with the router, and not with the device you are trying to connect. How? Just try connecting another device (laptop, tablet, phone). If only one device does not connect, then the problem is most likely in it. Well, you understand what I mean.
The problem is in the router, what needs to be checked and how to solve the problem?
Don’t rush to immediately go into the router settings and change something there right away. Otherwise you set it up in such a way that it definitely won’t work. Believe me, I’m not just writing this :). Reboot your router. Restart your computer (phone, tablet). Call your provider and ask if there are any problems on their end. Explain your problem to them. Perhaps the Internet is not working due to problems with the provider’s equipment. Check whether you have paid for the Internet and whether it is active (you can also ask your provider for this). Check all connections. Internet cable that connects to the router. It is advisable to check this cable outside the apartment (house). Perhaps your cable was simply cut. On purpose or by accident - this happens. Look at the router case, maybe there are some interesting buttons that someone accidentally switched. For example, there may be a button to disable the Wi-Fi module. If you press it, devices will not see your wireless connection. Go to the router settings and see if the settings have been lost. This may happen and the Internet will not work. Especially, check the WAN tab, where the settings from the provider are. If they fail, set them up again. Here is an article for you as an example. Try changing the channel in the router settings. Here is a detailed article. How might this affect strange Wi-Fi problems? Perhaps your neighbors have installed a router and more than one, I will introduce neighbors above, below, on the sides. And it’s just that all channels (or the one you are on) are busy. That's when problems begin that are even difficult to explain.
Have you tried everything and nothing helps?
Then, I advise you to send the router for repair, again under warranty. And if there is no guarantee, then pay for repairs, or buy a new one. Before this, you can ask a friend who understands this matter (if you have one) to look at the router, settings and connections.
Real case. My TP-LINK TL-MR3220 router worked great for several months. Then, suddenly it stopped detecting the 3G modem connection. I connected different modems, the modem gets power, but it does not appear in the control panel. I tried everything, even the special firmware that TP-LINK support sent me - it didn’t help. You can read more in the article.
What I mean is, what if it happens technical problem in the router (something burns out there), this does not mean that it simply will not turn on. It may work, but it won't work as intended. And it can take a very long and painful time to configure, flash, check, etc.
Don't suffer. You paid money for this device. Call support from the router manufacturer and explain the problem to them. I'm sure no one will give you best advice than them.
If support cannot help over the phone, they will advise you to apply for warranty coverage (if there is one). And then it’s up to you to decide whether to go for repairs or buy a new device.
Problems with Wi-Fi network operation can be found not only on Tp-Link routers. But specifically in this article, we will try to deal with these routers. Let's consider possible reasons, over which the Wi-Fi network may not work, and why the Tp-Link router does not distribute Wi-Fi. More specifically, we will try to deal with the following problems:
We have already dealt with the second problem, when there is Wi-Fi, but the Internet does not work, in the article and. Look at these articles, everything is there necessary information to solve these problems.
Well, if your laptops, tablets, smartphones and other devices do not see Wi-Fi at all, then the first place to look for the reason is in the router. Let's figure it out now.
This article is suitable for all Tp-Link: TL-WR741N, TL-WR841N, TL-WR1043ND, etc.
First of all, we do:
If the problem persists:
Make sure your router is turned on. If you plug it into the outlet and the power indicator does not light up, then it is possible that the power is turned off by the button on the router itself. If there is such a button. Usually it is signed ON/OFF.
TP-Link may not distribute Wi-Fi because the wireless network may be disabled. Again, using the button on the router itself. Not all models have such buttons. Take a close look at your router. This button is usually labeled WiFi and recessed into the body. You can press it with something sharp. Here's how it's done on the Tp-link TL-MR3220:
Click on this button and see if the Wi-Fi network appears on your devices.
If not, then we will check the settings. Go to the settings of your router via cable. I wrote how to do this in the article Nothing complicated: connect, type the address in the browser 192.168.1.1 , or 192.168.0.1 (depending on model), and specify the username and password. If you haven’t changed them, then admin and admin.
In the settings go to the tab Wireless. If the firmware is in Russian, then Wireless mode. And look carefully to see if the checkboxes next to two items are checked: Enable Wireless Router Radio(Enable wireless broadcasting of the router) and Enable SSID Broadcast(Enable SSID Broadcast). If not, install it and click the button Save(save). Reboot your router.
By the way, in the field Wireless Network Name(Network name), you can set a new name for your Wi-Fi network, which will be distributed by Tp-Link.
Basically, these are all the router settings that are responsible for broadcasting the Wi-Fi network and network name.
It is very important, after which your Tp-Link router stopped distributing Wi-Fi. Maybe something was changed or adjusted. You can describe your problem in the comments. I'll try to help with advice. Well, don’t forget to share your solutions, the information will be useful to many.
Help. The router does not distribute Wi-Fi
Let's figure out how to deal with this seemingly difficult situation, why the router does not distribute the Internet.
Why doesn't WiFi work?
Main router connectors
The main connectors of the router.
First, let's check whether everything is connected correctly and whether there is any physical damage to the cable or antenna (in addition, you should check and exclude weak signal, as well as interference on the channel).
The next step is to check: the Internet may not be working. To do this, you need to connect via your provider's network cable directly to your computer without using a router. If the Internet works well, move on to the next step, if not, then this is a technical problem and needs to be resolved with the provider (the most common reason is planned engineering works or debt on the account).
If everything is connected correctly, all devices are working properly and the Internet signal is present, we will investigate further and determine where the problem is located.
Try connecting to the router from other devices. If at least one of them connects successfully and there is Internet on it, then the problem is hidden in the settings of your device (laptop, tablet or phone). If none of the devices can connect to the Internet, the problem is in the router settings, and you should proceed to adjusting it.
Checking router settings
Before proceeding to the router settings, connect it to the laptop via a network cable. If there is an Internet signal, but the WiFi signal does not work, then we proceed to check the access point. If there is no Internet, proceed to setup.
Typical wireless network operation
Typical wireless network operation diagram.
To get into the router settings, you need to open your web browser and enter the web interface address 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 into the address bar. On the web page that opens, you need to log in by entering your username and password. If you have not changed them, then the admin/admin pair is usually used. To be sure, look at the login and password in the router’s technical data sheet (and sometimes they are listed on the back of the router itself).
Access point setup:
Check if the point is active WiFi access on the router.
Look at what frequency your router and receiving device are operating at. If the router emits a signal at a frequency of 5 GHz, but the device does not connect, then this means that it only works at 2.4 GHz, and there will be no signal. Set your router to both frequencies or to 2.4 GHz.
Let's check if our network is hidden. The ESSID broadcast should be allowed.
In the Wireless Settings tab, you can try changing the channel from Auto to, for example, 1 or 6.
Try changing the access point name: devices with same names will conflict when connected.
Setting up a connection to the Internet:
In the Status tab you need to find information about your Internet connection. If it is missing, proceed to configuration.
To solve your Internet connection problem, you need to call your provider (or go to their official website) and find out what connection method they use. Next, based on this information, you should go to the WAN tab and check the connection settings, as well as enter the login and password given to you by your provider to connect.
If WiFi still does not turn on or you have forgotten your login and password, then you can reset the router settings to factory settings. To do this, you need to press the Reset button on the back of the device for 10 seconds (or better yet, hold it for more than 10). Thus, you will receive a brand new router with
Well, a very, very popular problem. If you have a laptop (or a computer with a Wi-Fi adapter), and wired Internet is connected to it, you can save on buying a router and distribute the Internet from your laptop to your mobile devices. This is not very convenient, and it doesn’t always work, but it is possible.
I, of course, would advise buying a Wi-Fi router and not bothering your computer with Hotspot setup. But there are different cases, and very often, the ability to distribute the Internet from a laptop is a great help. There is nothing difficult in setting up the access point itself, but there is one problem that is very popular. When, during setup, you try to connect to the Wi-Fi network created on the laptop, the device connects, but the Internet does not work.
We currently have three on our website detailed instructions By Wi-Fi settings HotSpot. You can check them out:
You can look at the comments for each article. There they almost always ask only one thing: the Wi-Fi network appears, phones, tablets, laptops, etc. will successfully connect to it, but when you try to access the Internet, nothing works. Websites do not open, programs that use the Internet also do not work.
The problem is understandable in principle, it’s just that the laptop does not have access to the Internet. More precisely, it is there, but it does not go to the created access point. And the two most popular reasons are: the connection is blocked by an antivirus or firewall, or general access to the Internet is not open, in the properties of the connection from which you are distributing Wi-Fi.
Most often, I advise you to disable the antivirus, or firewall if it is installed. And it helps. There may be nuances only when setting up via a USB modem, but, as a rule, disabling the antivirus helps, and the Internet starts working on all connected devices.
Also, check the sharing of your connection. I wrote about this in every article, links to which are above. And I wrote about antiviruses in every article. But who reads these articles 🙂 but the comments are full of the same questions. They will now simply provide a link to this article.
So, if you have the same problems as I described above, then first of all turn off your antivirus and other programs that can block Internet connections. Well, check your sharing settings.
The question often arises, how to completely disable the antivirus? Delete? No, every antivirus has the ability to temporarily suspend protection. For example, in Dr.Web this is done like this:
As you can see, it is enough to disable the built-in firewall to check if this is the problem. If everything works after disconnecting, then the connection was blocked by the antivirus.
Kaspersky is disabled like this:
If you have another antivirus, then just type in the search “how to disable such and such an antivirus”, everything is there.
Let's say you disabled the antivirus and everything worked. What now, use a computer without an antivirus? No, you just need to add the connection to exceptions in your antivirus settings. So that the built-in firewall does not block it.
Look for your firewall settings, there you can unblock the desired connection.
If disabling the antivirus and other programs does not help, and checking the sharing settings also did not help, then write in the comments, describe the problem in detail and I will try to help you. If you know any solutions, or may have already encountered this problem, you can share it in the comments. I will be grateful!
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Have you distributed the Internet from a laptop, there is a Wi-Fi network, but the Internet does not work? updated: November 8, 2014 by: admin
