Setting up HomeCare on your TP-Link Router

Archer C2300 , Archer C5400 , Archer C4000 , Archer A20 , Archer AX50 , Archer AX11000 , Archer GX90 , Archer C2700 , Archer AX6000 , Archer C5400X
Recent updates may have expanded access to feature(s) discussed in this FAQ. Visit your product's support page, select the correct hardware version for your device, and check either the Datasheet or the firmware section for the latest improvements added to your product. Please note that product availability varies by region, and certain models may not be available in your region.
This guide will walk you through the process of setting up HomeCare on your TP-Link Router
Step 1: Launch a Web Browser (Example: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Safari) and click on the address bar and type either “tplinkwifi.net” or “192.168.0.1”
Step 2: Log into your router. The default password is “admin”
Step 3: Check your firmware. Click Advanced – System Tools – Firmware Upgrade
Step 4: Upgrade to the HomeCare is supported on ‘Build 20170504’ or later. If your router requires a firmware upgrade, click here.
Step 5: Once you are on a compatible firmware, you will need to log back into your router. Use the log in password for your router. The default is “admin”.
Step 6: Now to use the new enhanced features you will need to log into a TP-Link cloud account. Click on “TP-Link Cloud” under the “Basic” tab.
Step 7: Log into you TP-Link cloud account or if you do not have one, click “Register Now”. For steps on how to create a TP-Link cloud account click here.
*Note: Future access to your router’s management page will require you to use your TP-Link Cloud email and password.
Step 8: Setup of Homecare services is now complete. From the “Basic” tab you can click on “Homecare” to check and configure your Homecare features.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.
Related FAQs
- Using HomeCare parental controls on a TP-Link Router
- Using HomeCare QoS features in a TP-Link Router
- What Antivirus Features are available in a HomeCare enabled TP-Link Router?
- Setting up the HomeCare QoS feature using the TP-Link Tether APP
- Can I still use the TP-Link HomeCare or HomeCare features after the complimentary expires?
- How to set up QoS on the TP-Link Wi-Fi router that doesn’t support HomeCare function
- How to set up QoS using TP-Link Wi-Fi router
- How to turn off the QoS feature on TP-Link Router
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