Are you on a hunt to find a router for your abode or business space? If yes, then definitely you should consider Wavlink. Wavlink offers a vast variety of routers that are worth spending every penny. You can choose one as per your carpet area and needs. No matter which router you pick, you need to follow the same Wavlink router setup steps for most of them. So in this guide we’ll be sharing every little detail about the setup, so as you get your hands on it, you can easily start its installation process for achieving seamless wifi connection. 

✓ Wavlink Router Setup Requirements

It’s a practical decision to pre-collect all the setup requirements. This simple step will simplify the whole setup process and will also let you complete it quickly. Therefore here is everything that you need for Wavlink router setup:

• Firstly a modem with active internet connection.
• Next up is a vacant electrical point near the modem.
• Additionally, an Ethernet wire. 
• Thereafter comes a wifi enabled smart gadget. For this you can use smartphone, laptop, computer system, iPad and the tablet as well. 
• For collecting basic information like default IP address, password and more you should keep the user manual by your side throughout the setup process.

✓ Start The Setup With Strategic Placement 

If you want your Wavlink router setup to work best to its abilities then make sure its placement is up to the mark. For this take following points into consideration:

• Put up the router at an area which you consider the center of your place. 
• Keep it away from electrical and metal objects. Common objects to avoid are microwaves, refrigerator, cordless phones, bluetooth devices, security cameras, fish tanks, baby monitors as well as ovens. 
• Further, make sure there is no hindrance like a glass or mirror wall, furniture in between the Wavlink router and the modem.
• Additionally, try positioning the router in an open, well ventilated space and on some higher surface like table top, shelves or simply mount it directly on the pole or wall. 

✓ Turn On The Router

Before turning on the Wavlink router setup, ensure the activation of your modem. Thereafter fetch an Ethernet cable. Look for the LAN outlet on the modem. Move the ethernet wire into it. Thereafter look for the outlet known as WAN on the Wavlink router. Move the second end of the wire into it. Finally fetch the power adapter. Attach it to the Wavlink router. Thereafter move it into a standard electrical outlet. Switch it on. Let the device have its booting time.

✓ Connect Host Device To The Router

Now in this step of Wavlink router setup you require your wifi enabled smart device. You can connect this device to the Wavlink router either wirelessly or through ethernet cable. 

• For wireless connection, visit the wifi settings of your device. Turn on wifi. List of wireless networks pops up. Select the name “Wavlink-XXXX” or something similar to it. Tap on Connect. For accurate identity, you can look at the router itself. As there you’ll find the default identity written on the product card. 

• For reliable and stronger connection you can simply use an Ethernet wire. 

✓ Use Internet Browser For The Setup

As you establish a connection between your devices, open up an internet browser. No matter which browser you choose, it should be operating on its recent firmware version. Moreover for successful Wavlink router setup ensure the browser’s cache folder is also empty. As sometimes this may block the setup IP address. Want recommendations for choosing the compatible browser? If yes, then these are the options from which you can choose: internet explorer, chrome, firefox, safari and edge. 

Now head towards the URL field. Enter 192.168.10.1 very accurately into it. Push enter key. The page loads up. If it doesn’t, then here is the alternative. It is http://wavlogin.link. One typing mistake in it, can lead to issues. So make sure you type in the right details. 

Moving further, put up username and password. Tap on Login. Be default the details are:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin

✓ Follow The Interface Prompts

Now as you have access to the Wavlink router setup page, first select your WAN connection type. We recommend selecting DHCP or Dynamic IP. Now you can complete the other configurations. Like putting up SSID for easy identification of the wireless network. Next, put up the password for complete security. Make sure the password is not generic like simple numbers or personal dates and names. As this can easily be cracked by the hackers and surely do not want that. Therefore use a password that contains everything from numbers, letters to unique characters. As you make the modification, tap on the Save and Apply option. 

Additionally, look out for the pending updates. For this move to the option “Advanced”. Tap on it. You’ll find the Firmware Upgrade option. Click on it to check if there are any recent updates or not. If found, begin the installation then and there. As this will give you better experience with Wavlink router setup.