TP-Link Archer C2 User manual

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
MODEL NO. Archer C2
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Quick
Installation
Guide
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Typical Connection
Modem
INTERNET
WPS/
Reset
Power
On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB
Wireless
On/Off

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Connect the Hardware
1. Power off the modem, and remove the backup battery if any.
Power Off
LAN
INTERNET
2. Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an
Ethernet cable.
INTERNET
WPS/
Reset Internet
Ethernet
1 2
Wireless
On/Off
3. Power on the modem, wait for 2 minutes and then power on
the router.
Power On
INTERNET
Power On
WPS/
Reset
Power
On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB
Wireless
On/Off
4. Check the following LEDs to ensure the hardware connection
is correct.
On
Power
On
2.4G/5G
On
Internet
Note: If your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall instead
of any DSL/Cable/Satellite modems, please connect the Ethernet cable
directly to the router’s Internet port.

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Congure the Router
1. Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless).
Wired
Ethernet cable
WPS/
Reset
Power
On/Off Power
Internet Ethernet1 2 3 4
USB
Wireless
On/Off
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect devices as shown below:
Connect wirelessly by using the
default network name (SSID)
and password printed on the
product label at the bottom of
the router.
Wireless
2. Open a web browser on the computer and congure the router
according to the following main clues.
a. Enter http://tplinkwi.net in the address bar. Alternatively,
enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1.
http://tplinkwifi.net
b. Type in admin for both the username and password and
click Login.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ>Q1.
Login
admin
admin

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c. Click Status and choose your language.Then click Quick
Setup and follow the wizard.
d. Select your WAN Connection Type, or click Auto-Detect
if you are unsure what your connection type is. Click Next
and follow the instructions to continue.
Note: If an Internet connection is already established, the Quick
Setup wizard will bypass Step dand go to Step e.
Auto-Detect
Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)
Static IP
PPPoE/Russian PPPoE
L2TP/Russian L2TP
PPTP/Russian PPTP
Back Next
Quick Setup-WAN Connection Type
e. Choose the frequency you prefer and then click Next.
Back Next
Quick Setup-Wireless Dual Band Selection
2.4GHz
5GHz
f. Verify or change the wireless network settings, and click
Next.
Note: You may customize your 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network
name and password. Once done, the wireless connection will
disconnect automatically, and you must then use the new wireless
network name/password to regain access to the Internet.
Wireless Network Name:
Wireless Password:
TP-LINK_XXXX / TP-LINK_XXXX_5G
XXXXXXXX
Quick Setup-Wireless 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Back Next
Security:

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g. Confirm the parameters and click Save to make the
settings take effect. Click Finish to complete the setup.
Enjoy!
Now your wired and
wireless devices can
connect to the Internet!
Finish
Success
Quick Setup-Complete
Tether App
TP-LINK's Tether App lets you manage the router on smart
devices. You can:
• View the information about wireless clients.
• Parent-control your kid’s access to the Internet.
• Block or unblock wireless access to the Internet via the router.
• Congure some basic settings for the router.
Then, how to start?
1. Scan the QR code and download the TP-LINK
Tether App from App Store or Google Play.
2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly
connected to the router.
3. Launch the Tether App, and enjoy the easy
management of the router.
USB Features
The USB port can be used for media sharing, storage sharing and
print sharing across your local network. You can also set up an
FTP server to access your les remotely through the Internet.

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USB sharing port
Remote
Access via
FTP Server
Media
Sharing
Local
Storage
Sharing
Printer
Sharing
WPS/
Reset
Power
On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB
Wireless
On/Off
To learn more about the USB features, please
visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb, or
simply scan the QR code with your smart
devices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
A1. If the computer is set to a static or xed IP address, change it to obtain
an IP address automatically.
A2. Verify that http://tplinkwi.net is correctly entered in the web browser.
Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web
browser and press Enter.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
A5. Disable the network adapter used currently and then enable it again.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
A1. Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer
directly to the modem via Ethernet cable. If not, contact your Internet
Service Provider.
A2. Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net and try to set up
again.
A3. Reboot your router and try again.
Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem rst. If the problem still
exists, go to Network > MAC Clone, then click Clone MAC Address and

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Save.
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
MAC Clone
Save
WAN MAC Address:
Your PC’s MAC Address:
Restore Factory MAC
Clone MAC Address
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default
settings?
A1. With the router powered on, press and hold the WPS/Reset button on
the rear panel of the router until all LEDs turn on momently.
A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the router, and go to System
tools > Factory Defaults, click Restore, then wait until the progress
bar loading nishes.
WPS/Reset Button
Press & Hold 8 seconds
WPS/
Reset
Power
On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB
Wireless
On/Off
WPS/
Reset Internet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB
Wireless
On/Off
Q4. What can I do if I forget my password?
• Web Management page password:
A. Restore the router to its factory default settings and then use the
default Username ‘admin’ and Password ‘admin’ to log in.
• Wireless Network password:
A1. The factory default password can be found on the product label printed
on the bottom of the router.
A2. If you have changed your password, log in to the router’s Web
Management page, and go to Wireless > Wireless Security to obtain
or reset your password.
Note: If your questions are not answered here, please refer to http://www.
tp-link.com/en/support/faq and click Contact Technical Support for further
assistance.

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LED Indicators
Power
Off: Power is off.
On: Power is on.
Wireless 2.4G/5G
Off: The wireless function is disabled.
On: The wireless function is enabled.The router is
working on 2.4GHz or 5GHz or both radio bands.
Ethernet
Off: No device is connected to the Ethernet ports.
On: At least one device is connected to the Ethernet
ports.
Internet
Off: The Internet connection is not available.
On: The network is available with a successful Internet
connection.
USB
Off: No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
Flashing: A plugged-in USB device is being recognized.
On: The USB device has been successfully recognized.
WPS
Slow Flash: A wireless device is connecting to the
network by WPS function. This process will last in the
rst 2 minutes.
On: A wireless device has been successfully added to
the network by WPS function.
Quick Flash: A wireless device failed to be added to the
network by WPS function.

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Connexion typique
Modem
INTERNET
WPS/
Reset
Power
On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB
Wireless
On/Off