TP-Link Archer AC1200 User manual

Configuring a TPLINK Router
TP Link Archer AC1200 Basic Configuration
Steps

Configuring Your Router
•Unbox the router and power up the router.
•Connect the Act internet cable to the WAN/Internet port(different coloured port) of the router.
•An extra LAN cable will be available with the router, connect one end of LAN cable to the LAN
port(1-4) of the router(any one port) and one end to the PC or Laptop.
•In the system press key & R key together to open Run dialog box.
•Type ipconfig on the command prompt(Black screen) . The default gateway of the LAN or Ethernet
adapter will be the Router address. (Ex:192.168.0.1)
STEP 1 (a): Connect Your PC to the Router

•Switch on the router and connect ACT internet cable to the WAN/Internet port of the router
•Go to setting in the Mobile, turn on Wi-Fi and wait until the mobile detects router name press
the router name to connect.
•If the router is already configured and the Wi-Fi password is known then go to settings in the
Mobile
•Under “Wireless and Networks”, press Wi-Fi make sure "Wi-Fi" is turned on.
•Wait until the mobile detects router name press the router name if prompted enter the Wi-Fi
password and press Connect.
STEP 1 (b): Connect Your Mobile

NOTE
•Every Router Configuration has two parts
–Configuring the Internet Part, where we tell the Router how to connect to the internet.
–Configuring the Wi-Fi Part, where we decide the name and password with which we connect to the Router
•Internet Configuration shown here will guide to Configure the Router in PPPoE.
–This will enable you to browse internet directly, every time you connect to the router. No need to login again and
again.
•Wi-Fi Configuration has also been given, in order to ease the process of you connecting to the Router
–SSID and Password Creation have been explained
–Few high end routers have two bands to work on – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
–2.4 GHz band provides higher range, but lesser speed.
–5 GHz band provides lower range, but higher speed.
–Changing Different Wi-Fi Channels – Helps in reducing Slow Speed Issues.

STEP 2: Logging into the Router
•Open a browser Enter the below IP Address in the Address Bar. A login page appears. The
usual usernames and passwords are given in the table below.
Router Name IP Address Username Password
Cisco or Linksys 192.168.1.1 admin admin
D-Link 192.168.0.1 admin (blank)
TP-Link 192.168.0.1 admin admin
Net gear 192.168.1.1 admin password
Belkin 192.168.2.1 Click on Login in Home (blank)
Tenda 192.168.0.1 admin admin
i-Ball Baton 192.168.1.1 admin admin
Digisol 192.168.2.1 admin 1234 or admin
Asus 192.168.1.1 admin admin
•If all the above credentials do not work, please check the back of the router where the
username and password will be mentioned.

STEP 3(a): Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Configuration
Step 1 : Open any web browser
Step 2 : Type Router page address on the address bar (192.168.0.1)
Step 3 : Login with credentials (admin/password)

STEP 3(b): Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Configuration
Step 1:Select the PPPOE and click next
Step 2:Enter the portal username in the PPPoE username field
Step 3:Enter the portal password In the PPPoE password
Step 4: Click on Save

STEP 4: Wi-Fi Connectivity – Router SSID/Password Configuration
Step 1: Type in your preferred Wi-Fi name in SSID(Network name dialog box) and
give different name
for both 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz.
Step 2: Type in your desired password
Step 3: click on Save

STEP 5 (As and when required): Firmware upgrade
System Tools > firmware upgrade > upload the new firmware file > upgrade firmware
You can choose to download a Firmware
version and then upload it offline or choose
to download directly from internet itself.

•Channels are the mediums through which your router transmits signals to other devices.
•There are several channels that one can choose from, based on the Frequency at which your router
works (Bands – 2.4 GHz) and the premises.
–Step A: Download any Wi-Fi Analyzer software from Internet (It is a Freeware).
–Step B: Choose to view different channels. We have provided an Example for better understanding.
–Step C: Channel numbers for 2.4 GHz will be in the range of 1 to 13
–Step D: Wi-Fi analyzer will show which channel is being utilized most and which one the least. Refer the example in
the next slide. Choosing a channel with least utilization will give maximum advantage.
STEP 6: Channel Change (As and when required)
More Stars implies
Lesser Utilization of
Channel

•If the Wi-Fi password is changed, we need to update the password in all the devices to get connected to
the Internet.
•Changes in PC
–Windows 7: Click on Windows button click on Control Panel click on Network and Internet click on Network and
Sharing Centre.
–In the Tasks pane(Left side of screen), click Manage wireless networks
–Right-click the router name click Remove network click on OK.
–Click on Network icon(right bottom corner next to system Time), click on Router name and enter the new Wi-Fi password
and Connect.
Changes to be Made After Configuration

•Changes in PC
–Win 8,8.1: Click on Network icon(right bottom corner next to system Time), Right click on
Router name click on “Forget this network”. Again click on Router name, enter the new Wi-Fi
password and Connect.
–Win 10: Click on Network icon(right bottom corner next to system Time), click on Network
settings under Wi-Fi click on Manage known Networks Click on your Router name and Click
on Forget, and again click on Network icon click on Router name enter the new Wi-Fi
password and Connect
•Mobile or Tablet
–Go to ‘Settings’ in Mobile, turn on Wi-Fi and long press on your Router name and press “Forget
network”. Again press the router name. You will be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password . Enter
the Password and Connect.