Before you can become the admin, you have to get in.

If your TP-Link is newer, you might see a prompt for a .

If 192.168.1.1 doesn't open your router, TP-Link also uses 192.168.0.1 or tplogin.net (for newer models).

Here is an interesting, plain-English guide to taking control of your TP-Link router.

Go to System Tools > Password .

: Ensure your device (laptop, phone, or tablet) is connected to the TP-Link Wi-Fi or directly via an Ethernet cable .