How to configure the TP-Link Travel Router to access internet via the USB port

Step 1. Power on the travel router until the LED turns solid (red or blue) before moving on.

Step 2. Connect your USB modem to the router’s USB port. Then connect one computer to the travel router wirelessly or wired.

• Wirelessly: Connect your device to the router’s Wi-Fi. The default wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password are printed on both the Wi-Fi info card and the label at the bottom of the router.
• Wiredly: Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the LAN port of the router with an Ethernet cable.

Step 3. Open a browser, visit tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1, and create a local password to sign in to the web management page, then refer to Step 4 to start the Quick Setup.

Note: If it asks you to enter the local password, it means the router has already been configured before. It is recommended to get a pin to press the reset hole for 6 seconds to perform a hard reset. Once finished, access the web management to start Quick Setup.

Step 4. After logging in, configure your time zone and set the USB Modem as the internet source. Then click NEXT.

Step 5. Select the Location and Mobile ISP to set up the SIM card.

Step 6. Either customize your local network SSID and Wireless Password for the 2.4GHz/5GHz network or click USE THE CURRENT Wi-Fi SETTINGS to keep the default ones, and then click NEXT.

Step 7. Then complete the setup by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 1. Power on the travel router, and then wait until the LED turns solid (red or blue) before moving on.

Step 2. Then connect one device to the travel router wirelessly or wired.

• Wirelessly: Connect your computer to the router’s Wi-Fi. The default wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password are printed on both the Wi-Fi info card and the label at the bottom of the router.
• Wiredly: Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the LAN port of the router with an Ethernet cable.

Step 3. Open a browser and visit tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1, and create a local password to sign in to the web management page, then refer to Step 4 to start the Quick Setup.

Note: If it asks you to enter the local password, it means the router has already been configured before. It is recommended to get a pin to press the reset hole for 6 seconds to perform a hard reset. Once finished, access the web management to start Quick Setup.

Step 4. After logging in, configure your time zone and set USB Tethering as the internet source. Then click NEXT.

Step 5. Connect the mobile device with a SIM card inserted to the router’s USB port via a USB cable, and enable the Tethering function as follows.

• iOS (iPhone 12 with iOS 16.7.1 is used for demonstration)

Wait for the Trust This Computer window to pop up, then click Trust. Go to Settings, make sure the Cellular Data is turned on, and tap on Personal Hotspot. Enable Allow Others to Join. Make sure the tethering mobile device does not connect to the router's Wi-Fi.

• Android (Samsung Galaxy S10 with Android 12 is used for demonstration)

Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering to enable USB Tethering. Make sure the tethering mobile device does not connect to the router's Wi-Fi.

Note: Configuration steps may vary depending on specific OS versions and device implementations, particularly across Android manufacturers. Should configuration issues persist, consult your device manufacturer's technical support for resolution.

Step 6. Either customize your local network SSID and Wireless Password for the 2.4GHz/5GHz network or click USE THE CURRENT Wi-Fi SETTINGS to keep the default ones, and then click NEXT.

Step 7. Then complete the setup by following the on-screen instructions.