- Turn off all the devices and disconnect the network cables.
- Connect your DSL modem and the router using the supplied network cable.
- The network cable from the DSL modem should be connected to the router’s WAN port.
- Next, connect your Windows computer and the router using a standard Ethernet cable.
- The connected Ethernet cable should be plugged into the computer’s network port and the router’s LAN port.
- Once connected, turn on the DSL modem first.
- Wait for at least 30 seconds and power on the router.
- Once the router’s LED starts glowing solid green or white, turn on the computer and begin to follow how to configure static IP in router TP link guide.
- On your Windows computer, click the Start menu and type ‘cmd’ in the search panel.
- From the search result, give a right-click on the Command Prompt app and select the Run as administrator option.
- In the Command Prompt window, type ‘ipconfig’ and press the Enter key.
- Scroll down to the Default Gateway section and note down the router’s IP address.