Password reset on TP-LINK routers may be needed in those situations where the user has forgotten authorization data, but sometimes under this question is meant and disabling protection from the wireless access point. Today we will look at both topics.
Option 1: Disable Wi-Fi Security
First, we will analyze the option of shutting down access to the Wi-Fi router TP-LINK by password. Consider that such a reset will lead to the full openness of the network, which means that any device can connect to it (only if it is not added to the black list when filtering on Mac). If you decide to remove a password from a wireless network, this can be done as follows:
- Open any browser and log in to the router web interface, since all further actions will be made through this menu. Detailed information on this is looking for in a separate manual on our website as follows.
Read more: Login to TP-LINK routers web interface
- In the Internet center, use the left pane to go to the "Wireless Mode" section.
- Open the category "Wireless Protection" category.
- Mark the marker item "Disable protection".
- Go down and save the changes by clicking on the corresponding button.
It remains only to restart the router if it did not happen automatically so that the changes entered into force and the wireless access point now has become open.
Option 2: Return to factory settings
This option resets the password from the web interface account and Wi-Fi simultaneously returning their standard values. Additionally, along with this, zeroing and other settings, which were manually set, so they will have to be installed again. It is suitable in those situations where the user cannot recall authorizative data to enter the Internet center, which is why there is no possibility to change any parameters associated with the operability of the router. Detailed instructions on two available methods of returning a router from TP-Link to the factory configuration can be found by clicking on the link below.
Read more: Reset TP-LINK router settings
In the future, when access to the web interface is restored, you will be able to change the password for both the account and the wireless access point. It does not take much time, and a step by step guide you will find a case below.
More information: Change the password on the router TP-Link
It had all the instructions related to password resets on the topic TP-Link routers. If you are interested in a further configuration of the device, be sure to explore the universal guide to learn the material presented below.
See also: Configuring the router TP-Link TL-WR841N