@tomc I have already returned the router to amazon. I appreciate your help, but this seems too complicated. With the old router I just pluged it in, went to the setup web page, and that did...

@tomc Thanks for your help

@tomc I was able to set up another router in exactly the same place using exactly the same cables. It is a TP-Link N600. Unless the TP-Link AC1200 is more sensitive, I am going to assume it is...

@ArcherC8 I tried connecting it directly to the modem with the cable that came with the router. I still go the amber light.

I go through the quick start guide, go to http://tplink, go through all the steps there, and then it says "ops there is a problem connecting to the internet. But my internet connection is fine. I...