Reconnect the mini router to WiFi

If the mini router's Share Hotspot LED is blinking or off, it has lost its connection to your store WiFi. Run through these steps to reconnect it. If the store WiFi changed, you'll use the new network name and password.

Router 3 · Mode switch

Move the side switch to "Share Hotspot"

On the side of the mini router there's a small Mode Switch with three positions. Slide it to the middle position labeled Share Hotspot.

Mode Switch on the side of the mini router set to Share Hotspot

Router 4 · Connect to printer

Connect the mini router to the printer

Two cables connect the router to the printer:

Ethernet cable: LAN port on the router → LAN port on the printer.
Micro USB cable: Power port on the router → USB port on the printer labeled iPad 2.4A.

Mini router sitting on top of the printer with ethernet and micro USB cables connected

Router 5 · Connect to the mini router

Connect your computer to the mini router

On a computer or device connected to your store's main internet, open your network settings and locate the TP-Link SSID listed on the back of the router. Select the network and connect using the password provided.

Mini router label showing the network name and password

Joining the TP-Link network from your computer's WiFi settings

Router 6 · Open the setup page

Navigate to tplinkwifi.net

Once your computer is connected to the mini router's internet, open a browser and navigate to tplinkwifi.net. You'll be prompted to create an account — use something your store will remember. Once logged in, click Quick Setup in the left-side column and click Next.

⚠️ If your computer or laptop shows it's connected to the TP-Link WiFi but tplinkwifi.net isn't loading, try using a different browser or try going directly to the mini router's local IP address instead by entering 192.168.0.1 in the browser's URL bar.

Quick Setup in the TP-Link router setup page

Router 7 · Choose the connection type

Connect the router to your store WiFi

Select Dynamic IP for the WAN connection type, then click Next. Allow the page to load and locate your store's internet name. Click Connect, enter the password, and click Finish. Review the page, and you'll be prompted to select Finish once more.

Router 8 · Switch back

Switch your device back to the main internet

Once this is complete, you can move your device back to your main internet host. The printer's Network LED should turn solid green once the router connects.

Network LED on the front of the printer showing solid green

Router is online? Send a test print from Jane to confirm receipts come through.

Router is online — continue