What type of router can be set up using the Tether application?

The Tether application is compatible with most TP-Link routers, including the Archer A7, C9, C8, C1200, and C1900 models.

What are the requirements for using the Tether application?

The Tether application requires users to have an Android or iOS device with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, and a compatible Tether-enabled camera. Additionally, users must have an active Tether account and a valid payment method for any applicable subscription fees.

Can the Tether application be used on both Android and iOS devices?

Yes, the Tether application is available for both Android and iOS devices.

How does the Tether application connect to the router?

Tether typically connects to a router through either a wireless connection (Wi-Fi) or a physical connection (Ethernet). To connect wirelessly, users will need to enter the router's Wi-Fi network name and password into the Tether app. To connect with an Ethernet cable, users will need to plug one end of the cable into the router and the other end into their device.

What are the advantages of using the Tether application to set up a router?

Easy Setup: Tether makes setting up your router simple and easy. All you need to do is plug in the router and follow the on-screen instructions. No Configuration Required: Tether does not require any technical knowledge or configuration to set up your router. This makes it ideal for users who are not tech-savvy. Automated Updates: Tether automatically updates your router with the latest firmware and security patches, ensuring that your network is always secure and up-to-date. Parental Controls: Tether allows you to easily set up parental controls on your router, so you can keep your children safe online. Advanced Network Management: Tether provides advanced network management features, allowing you to monitor your network’s performance and make changes as needed.

Tether: Configuring TP-Link Router With Your Smartphone

Author: Vladimir Artiukh
Editor: Oleg Afonin
Updated: 7.05.2024 10:12

Say goodbye to complicated router setups! Learn how to effortlessly configure your TP-Link router using the Tether app on your smartphone with our step-by-step guide. Whether you’re at home or on the go, Tether app gives you the convenience and flexibility to manage your router settings with ease.

Tether: Configuring TP-Link Router With Your Smartphone

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TP-LINK Tether Application

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The standard web interface of the router menu is not very comfortable to use from a mobile device. The letters and symbols are too small so you have to zoom in and out all the time.

However, TP-Link has been thinking about their customers and finally released TP-LINK Tether – a very good application for smartphones and tablet PCs to make router configuration easier. You can use it to view the device information and connection settings, manage your Wi-Fi router, and modify the settings.

The application is available for the two most popular platforms – iOS and Android. It supports iOS from version 7 and higher, and Android from version 4. In this article, we will see how Tether works with Android 8.1.

Below, we’ll have a look at basic capabilities of TP-LINK Tether, and I’ll also show you how to quickly modify main router settings using this tool.

The application supports almost all popular router models by this manufacturer. I’ll illustrate its work with the example of TP-LINK TL-WR841N.

To begin with, download the app from AppStore or PlayMarket depending on your particular mobile device and install it.

The link to the app:

Getting Connected to the Router with Tether

To make the application see your router, you should connect to the router by Wi-Fi. If you’ve been using the router for some time, it means you are likely to be already connected. If you want to configure a new router, find the standard name and password for connecting on a sticker attached to the bottom side of the device.

When the application starts for the first time, you’ll see a summary of its capabilities. Scroll it away and tap Let’s Get Started.

Agree to the Terms of Use…

If you are connected to a network, you’ll see the router name as well as its MAC address.

To get to the main screen and manage your router, enter the name and password combination. By default, these are admin and admin. If you have already changed them, give the new data.

Main Screen

After entering the router settings, you will see the main screen. The screen shows the control panel with the information about your Wi-Fi connection and the network in real time.

By tapping on the router symbol, you will see its name, model, firmware and hardware versions.

Clients Menu

In the Clients tab (or by tapping on the icon showing the number of clients in the main screen), the application shows all devices connected to this network, their connection types and IP addresses.

By tapping on one of the connected devices, you can also learn the MAC address and block it if you want.

This function can be useful if an unwanted stranger connects to your network somehow. You can also change a client icon or name.

Tools menu

Go to the next tab – Tools – and it has much more options than the previous two.

Wireless contains only the most essential Wi-Fi network settings. You can turn wireless networks on or off, change the network name, password and security options. If you have guest network enabled, it will also be shown here.

Internet connection is one of the most important sections which is used when configuring the router for the first time or switching to another Internet provider. If your provider doesn’t support automatically assigned addresses or uses PPTP connections, you can use this function to configure settings according to your provider’s data. Choose connection type and enter details, specify username and password, IP address and so on.

Parental controls let you configure a list of supervised devices, specify permitted websites and set up access schedule.

Network diagnostics lets you check your connection to the router and to the Internet.

Share password – the name speaks for itself: you can view the password to the network or get a QR code to access it.

In the last line, System, you can modify administrator’s account data or specify a new name and password, as well as reboot the router or reset it to factory settings.

Summing up, I can say: although TP-LINK Tether tool includes only a small set of functions, it does provide access to all essential router settings. Its simple interface will never confuse you – unlike the standard administrator’s menu that opens in your browser.

This application gives a good start for quick router setup, but advanced users looking for more detailed settings will have to use the web interface anyway.

To enter the web interface from your smartphone, connect to your Wi-Fi network, specify the router address, administrator’s login and password.

Read another article for a very detailed description of all basic router settings.

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