Short Answer: If you typed 161.168.l.l into your browser and got an error, you are not alone. This is a typo. The correct address is 192.168.1.1 (or sometimes 192.168.0.1 for older models). The letter "L" is not a number.
ip route | grep default
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Important fact: 161.168.l.l is not a valid IP address. The correct default gateway for almost all TP-Link routers is 192.168.1.1 (or sometimes 192.168.0.1). The error stems from mixing up numbers ("161" instead of "192") and using lowercase "L" instead of the number "1". Troubleshooting the "161
Factory Reset: If you have forgotten a custom password and cannot log in, you will need to press and hold the physical Reset button on the back of the router for about 10 seconds to return it to factory defaults. Quick Installation Guide - TP-Link Linux: