TL-WR940N V6 User Guide
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
It contains the following sections:
The TP-Link router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread coverage throughout your home, and the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.
Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.
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The router’s LED is located on the front panel. You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
| Status | Indication |
| On (Orange) | Power is on, but there is no internet connection. |
| On (Blue) | Router Mode: The internet is available. Range Extender Mode: The router is connected to the host network. Access Point Mode: At least one of the WAN/LAN ports is connected. |
| Blinking slowly | The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. |
| Blinking quickly | WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. |
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The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel.
| Item | Description |
| Power Port | For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. |
| Power On/Off Button | Press this button to power on or off the router. |
| Reset Button | Press and hold this button until the LED blinks to restore the router to its factory default settings. |
| Wi-Fi/WPS Button | Press this button for more than 5 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of the router. |
| To enable the WPS function, press and hold this button for 1 second. If you have a WPS-supported device, you can press this button to quickly establish connection between the router and the client device and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. | |
| Internet Port | For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet port. |
| Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4) | For connecting your PCs or other wired network devices to the router. |
| Antennas | Used for wireless operation and data transmitting. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance. |