How to Use SMS Function on TP-Link 5G/4G Router

The SMS function lets you manage text messages received by or sent from the SIM card installed in your router.

Key Takeaways

• Use the Tether app or web management page to manage SMS messages stored on the router's SIM card.
• Your SIM card must be active and have SMS service enabled by your mobile carrier.
• In the Tether app, go to More > SMS to view, send, reply to, or delete messages.
• On the web management page, go to Advanced > SMS to manage Inbox, New Message, Outbox, and Drafts.

Requirements

• Insert an active, compatible SIM card into the router.
• Confirm that your mobile carrier supports SMS service for the SIM card.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Method 1: Manage SMS Messages in the Tether App (For Tether-compatible models)

Step 1: Log in to Tether App

Open the Tether app, select your router, and log in.

• Connect your phone to the router’s Wi-Fi. (Skip this step if your router is already bound to your TP-Link ID for remote access)
• Open the Tether app. Tap your router under Devices.
• Log in with your admin password. (For first login, you’ll be asked to create an admin password)

Step 2: Navigate to SMS Settings

Go to More > SMS.

Step 3. Manage SMS messages

• View Messages: Tap Inbox to view received messages, or tap Sent to view sent messages. Tap a message to open it.

• Send a New Message: Tap the compose icon in the upper-right corner or tap New Message to write and send a new message

• Reply to a Message: Open a received message and tap Reply. Enter your reply and tap Send.

• Delete Messages: Open Inbox or Sent, and tap Edit. Select one or more messages, tap Delete, tap Done when finished.

Method 2: Manage SMS Messages on the Web Management Page

Step 1: Access the Web Management Page

• Connect your phone or computer to the router via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable.
• Open a web browser and enter https://tplinkmodem.net/ in the address bar.
• Log in with your admin password. (For first login, you’ll be asked to create an admin password)

Step 2: Navigate to SMS Settings

Go to Advanced > SMS.

Step 3. Manage SMS messages

• View and Reply to Messages: Select Inbox to view received messages. Click the view icon in the Modify column to open and reply to a message. You can also click Forward to send the content to another number.

• Send a New Message: Select New Message from the SMS menu Enter the recipient's number in Phone Number and the message in Content. Click Send to send it or Save to save it as a draft.

• View Sent Messages and Delete Messages: Select Outbox to view sent messages. To delete messages, select the check box beside each message and click Delete