TPLinkClient.ini with settings must be located next to TPLinkClient.exe (working directory).
Structure of TPLinkClient.ini file:
IP=192.168.1.1 Port=23 Username=admin Password=admin WANInterface=pppoe_0_35_3_d AutoUpdate=true
IP - TP-Link router IP address
Port - Default telnet port
Username - TP-Link router username (default admin)
Password - TP-Link router password (default admin)
WANInterface - WAN interface name (displayed in status page)
AutoUpdate - Enable or disable auto refreshing feature
Application is using telnet protocol to connect to the router and get needed informations, which are:
- (A)DSL connection status
- External IP address (no need to use 'whatsmyip' sites anymore)
- (A)DSL last synchronization time (uptime)
Tested with router TP-Link TD-W8970.