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TP-Link Routers TP-Link Archer VR300 AC1200 Settings
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Step-by-step guide to setup TP-Link Archer VR300 router
1. Connect your router to the ONT
- Connect the WAN port of the TP-Link Archer VR300 AC1200 router to the first port (LAN1 or GE1) on your Optical Network Terminal (ONT) using an ethernet cable.
- Sometimes we connect to second port instead of first - check your Welcome email instructions to make sure which port you should use.
- Ensure the router is powered on and that your computer or smartphone is connected to the router via Wi-Fi or a LAN cable.
2. Access the router’s Admin Panel
- Open a web browser on a connected device and enter
192.168.1.1(or192.168.0.1) into the address bar. - You will be prompted to log in. The default credentials are:
- Username:
admin - Password:
admin
- Username:
- If you have changed the default credentials and cannot remember them, proceed to Step 8 for resetting the router.
3. Internet connection type (Dynamic IP - DHCP) & VLAN settings
- Once logged in, follow these steps to set up the internet connection type:
- Navigate to Advanced > Operation Mode (step 1 & 2):
- Set to Wireless Router Mode (step 3)
- Click Save (step 4)
- Navigate to Advanced > Operation Mode (step 1 & 2):
- Let router fully reboot
- Once rebooted, navigate to Advanced > Network (step 1 - 3):
- Click Add (step 4)
- Under Internet Connection Setup, configure the following:
- VLAN ID (step 1):
- Enable
- VLAN ID = 10
- Internet Connection (step 2):
- Dynamic IP (DHCP)
- MTU Size (step 3):
- 1500
- Ensure NAT is enabled (step 4)
- MAC Clone (step 5):
- Do not Clone MAC Address
- VLAN ID (step 1):
- Click Save (step 6)
4. Save the configuration
- After entering the VLAN and DHCP settings, click Save to save the configuration.
- The router may restart to apply the new settings. Wait a few minutes for the restart to complete.
5. Verify the internet connection
- Once the router has restarted, check the status of your internet connection by looking at the WAN/Internet LED indicator on the router. It should be solid green.
- On your connected device, try accessing a website to confirm that your connection is active.
6. Troubleshooting (f needed)
- If your internet connection is not working:
- Restart both the ONT and the router by unplugging them for 30 seconds and plugging them back in.
- Double-check the VLAN and DHCP settings in the router’s configuration.
- Ensure that the ethernet cable is securely connected to the correct ports (first port on the ONT and the WAN port on the router).
8. Reset the router (if required)
- If you cannot access the router due to forgotten login credentials or misconfiguration, reset the router to factory settings:
- Find the reset button at the back of the router.
- Press and hold the reset button for about 10-15 seconds using a pin or paperclip.
- Release the button once the router’s lights start flashing. The router will reboot and return to factory settings.
- Log in using the default credentials (admin/admin) and repeat the configuration process from Step 2.
9. Contact support
- TP-Link has a dedicated Toll-Free number to assist customers with tricky configurations in New Zealand. You can contact TP-Link support in New Zealand by calling 0800 875 465.
- If you are still unable to connect, please reach out to our support team at our Support Portal -https://help.simplybroadband.co.nz for further assistance.
