Install of new Modem and Router only halfway
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Installed a new cable modem, ate lunch, took a nap, then installed the router. Rebooted & restarted everything until things kind of work.
I DO have wifi for the 2 GHz on my mobile devices (probably happened when I installed the app) but I don't know what the password is. Got the iPad connected by holding the phone near it.
I want to change the wifi passwords. Otherwise I don't dare shut down both my mobile devices at the same time(!)
I want to change the display name of the router
I want to access the router via a web page.
In any browser I get the error message TRYING TO CONFIGURE THE MODEM (evil laughter) However, I was earlier able to connect to the router via computer browser and update the firmware.
Next steps?
These days, TP-Link has gone away from PC Browsers for set-up. One needs a phone in most cases. Terther for Router's, Deco for Deco routers.
In some cases, the GUI on a Browser will still work, or support some or most of the settings. Depends on the unit.
I'll assume you never set the router up and are then using the DEFAULTS on the lable of the bacl of the router.
Using the Phone app, you can go to the Wireless settings, select the band and then see a * field for the P/W, but an 'eye' on the right side, if pressed will show the P/W. You can then edit it.
Here is your SETUP manual --> https://static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2021/202110/20211027/7106509272_Archer%20AX3000(US)2.6_QIG_V1.pdf
It does state that you can use a Browser though?
These days, TP-Link has gone away from PC Browsers for set-up. One needs a phone in most cases. Terther for Router's, Deco for Deco routers.
In some cases, the GUI on a Browser will still work, or support some or most of the settings. Depends on the unit.
I'll assume you never set the router up and are then using the DEFAULTS on the lable of the bacl of the router.
Using the Phone app, you can go to the Wireless settings, select the band and then see a * field for the P/W, but an 'eye' on the right side, if pressed will show the P/W. You can then edit it.
Here is your SETUP manual --> https://static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2021/202110/20211027/7106509272_Archer%20AX3000(US)2.6_QIG_V1.pdf
It does state that you can use a Browser though?