Reprogram a TP-Link Archer A5

Use this guide if your router has been reset or is not connecting correctly.

These steps will restore your broadband connection and Wi-Fi.

1. Connect to the Router

You can connect by cable (recommended) or Wi-Fi.

Option A: Wired connection (recommended)

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the yellow LAN ports on the router.
   
2. Plug the other end into your computer or laptop.

Option B: Wi-Fi connection (if no cable available)

1. Check the label on the bottom of the router.
   
2. Find the default Wi-Fi name (starts with TP-Link_).
   
3. On your device, open Wi-Fi settings.
   
4. Select TP-Link_xxxxx (letters/numbers will vary).
   
5. Enter the 8-digit PIN shown on the router label.

You will now be connected to the router, but not to the internet yet.

2. Log in to the Router

1. Open a web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari).
   
2. In the address bar, type:
   • 192.168.0.1
     
   • Press Enter.
     
3. When prompted, enter:
   
   • Username: admin
   • Password: admin
4. Click Login.

3. Set Up the Internet Connection (PPPoE)

1. Click Network > WAN.
   
2. Set Connection Type to PPPoE.
   
3. Enter your connection details from your install sheet:
   
   1. Username: your account number
   2. Password: your PPPoE Password
      
4. Click Save.

Firmware Version Note

Steps 4 and 5 differ depending on router version.

Check the label on the router base for:

• Ver:4 or
  
• Ver:6

Follow the correct section below.

4. Enable Remote Management (Required for Support)

This allows our Service Desk to assist if needed.

Ver:4

1. Go to Security > Remote Management.
   
2. Leave Web Management Port as 80.
   
3. In IP Address, enter:
   • 80.88.192.113
     
4. Click Save.

Ver:6

1. Go to System Tools > Administrator.
   
2. Scroll to Remote Management.
   
3. Tick Enable.
   
4. Leave Port as 80.
   
5. In Available Host (IP/MAC), enter:
   • 80.88.192.113
     
6. Click Save.

5. Change the Router Login Password

Ver:4

• Go to System Tools > Password.

Ver:6

• Go to System Tools > Administrator.
  
• Scroll to Change Password.

Enter:

• Old Username: admin
• Old Password: admin
• New Username: admin
• New Password: Account holder’s first initial + surname + 1 (all lowercase)
  Example: Joe Bloggs = jbloggs1
• Click Save.

6. Set Up Your Wi-Fi Networks

2.4GHz Wi-Fi

1. Go to Wireless 2.4GHz > Basic Settings.
2. Set SSID to the Wi-Fi name from your install sheet.
3. Leave the password as the default PIN on the router label.
4. Click Save.

5GHz Wi-Fi

1. Go to Wireless 5GHz > Basic Settings.
   
2. Use the same name but add 5GHz to the end.
   Example: VFAST JB = VFAST JB 5GHz
3. Password remains the same PIN.
   
4. Click Save.

Note: If you are connected by Wi-Fi, you will need to reconnect using the new Wi-Fi name.

7. Check You Are Online

1. Open a new browser tab.
   
2. Visit vfast.co.uk or another website.
   
3. If it loads, your connection is working.

Need Help?

If any step is unclear or your router does not connect:

• Email: support@vfast.co.uk
• Phone: 01227 688901 or 0330 324 9811