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I can't find my network when I search for it.

I can't find my network when I search for it.

I can't find my network when I search for it.
I can't find my network when I search for it.
2025-09-14 18:03:35 - last edited 2025-10-16 02:06:44
Model: TD-W8961N  
Hardware Version: V9
Firmware Version: 3.2.0 Build 210914 Rel.24052

When I want to connect the network to the application Teather I can't find and connect to my network even though I'm already connected to it. 

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Re:I can't find my network when I search for it. -Solution
2025-09-15 16:42:16 - last edited 2025-10-16 02:06:44

Hello  @Ali_saeed 

Welcome to our community.

Please learn the Tether App Compatible Products, the TD-W8961N is not in the list. So it is normal that you cannot detect the modem.

You can manage the modem via Web UI.

Best Regards.

 

 

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Re:I can't find my network when I search for it. -Solution
2025-09-15 16:42:16 - last edited 2025-10-16 02:06:44

Hello  @Ali_saeed 

Welcome to our community.

Please learn the Tether App Compatible Products, the TD-W8961N is not in the list. So it is normal that you cannot detect the modem.

You can manage the modem via Web UI.

Best Regards.

 

 

Welcome to Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Enhanced EasyMesh Support with Extended Guest/IoT/MLO Networking and Advanced Features for BE550 V2 △New Firmware for Archer BE900 V2 to Support Multi-WAN, DoH/DoT, EasyMesh in AP Mode and More △New Firmware Update for Archer BE260/Archer BE400 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click"Recommended Solution"so that others can benefit from it.
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