Q&A for TP-Link Tether APP

Compatible Devices are listed here:
https://www.tp-link.com/tether_compatibility_list/

Q9: What’s the username and password to sign in to Tether?

A: The default username and password are both admin (small case), same as that to log in to the web-based management page. Use the one you’ve created to sign in if it’s not admin anymore. And we can only hard reset the TP-LINK device to revert it back to admin if you forgot your username or password.

Q10: How to change device name on Tether App?

A: Please click here.

Q11: How do I block users through the Tether app?

A: Please click here.

Q12: Which DSL modem router is the Tether App compatible with?

A: Please refer to this link to check if your DSL Modem router can use the Tether APP.

Q13.How to configure the DSL Modem router as a wireless router on Tether APP?

A: There is no option to change the Operation Mode to Wireless Router when you go through the “Quick Setup” at the beginning and you need to finish all the process of the “Quick Setup” first, refer to How to configure the DSL Modem router as a wireless router on Tether APP?

Q14: Can I set up the DSL Modem Router into Access Point mode on Tether APP?

A: Yes. But you need to configure the DSL Modem Router as the Wireless Router Mode at first.

Q15: Does the Internet light still lit up when the DSL Modem Router works as an Access Point?

A: No, it will be off.

Q16: Can I still manage the DSL Modem Router remotely on the Tether APP when it works as an Access Point?

A: No, you can only manage the DSL Modem Router when it works as a router.

Q17: What should I do if I want to change my TP-Link ID on Tether App?

A: If your TP-Link device has been bound to a previous account, please unbind the device from the previous account first, go to Tools->TP-Link ID, tap the three dots on the right side of your account, tap Unbind.

After that, you could log out of your account from the Tether app, log in with your new email (if it is not a TP-Link ID yet, please sign up with a new email first), then you could bind the device to this new account.

In addition, if you don't see the TP-Link ID option on the Tools page, your device might not support cloud management, so there is no need to unbind, just log out your previous account from the App and login with your new account or sign up with your new account.

Q18: How to check detailed client information and change the icon & name of your client via Tether App?

A: Please click this Link to check it further.

Q19: Tether APP fails to manage the device remotely?

A: Please refer to this link.