TP-Link Archer C6 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
Wireless Dual Band Router
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If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, connect the router’s Internet port to it, then follow Step 4 and Step 5.
If you want to configure this new router as an access point to extend your network, refer to the Access Point Mode
section on the back page.
Connect the Hardware
Flip the page over to complete network setup.
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn it on.
Note: If the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED are off, press and hold the
WPS/Wi-Fi On/Off button on the back for more than 3 seconds. Both the
LEDs should turn on.
Power
On
Internet
On
2.4 GHz
On
5 GHz
On
Check for the following LEDs to confirm the
hardware connection, then refer to the next
section to set up the internet.
Modem
Power adapter
Router
Unplug your modem, and remove
the backup battery if it has one.
Connect the powered-off modem
to the router’s Internet port with an
Ethernet cable.
Power on the modem, and
then wait about 2 minutes
for it to restart.
Internet
Power
Power adapter
Power On / O
Set up with videos:
Scan the QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
to search for the setup video of your product.

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Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether Tether
or
Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1
in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
2. Connect the router to the internet.
http://tplinkwi.net
Let’s Get Started
Conrm Password
Password
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
a
b
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an
Ethernet cable.
1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
Wireless
Find the SSID (network name) and wireless password printed on the label
at the bottom of the router.
a
Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your
smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
b
Need Help?
Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?
Reboot your router and try again.
If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP
address automatically.
Verify that http://tplinkwifi.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.
Use another web browser and try again.
Disable and enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?
Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the
modem using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider.
Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the Network Map to
check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is not, check the hardware
connection or contact your internet service provider.
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to
Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, select Use Current Computer MAC
Address and click Save. Then reboot both the modem and the router.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the
back until the Power LED blinks.
Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Advanced > System Tools
> Backup & Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot
automatically.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?
If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and
then follow the instructions to reset it.
Alternatively, refer to Q3 to reset your router, then visit http://tplinkwi.net to create
a new login password.
Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?
If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label
at the bottom of the router.
Access Point Mode
If you already have a router, you can switch this new router to Access Point
mode to extend your existing network. Follow the steps below.
1. Power on the router.
2. Connect the router’s Internet port to your existing router’s Ethernet port
via an Ethernet cable as shown above.
3. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by
using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the
label at the bottom of the router.
4. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar.
Create a password to log in.
5. Go to Advanced
> Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save.
Wait for the router to reboot and follow the instructions to complete the
setup.
Set Up the Network2
Existing Router
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Ethernet4
Ethernet
Internet
New Router Clients
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Internet
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.
Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.
Choose your device type
Archer AX11000
Archer C5400X
Range Extender
Router
Archer AX6000
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and select Router >
Wireless Router. Follow the steps to complete the setup
and connect to the internet.
Button Explanation
DESCRIPTIONBUTTON
Press and hold for 1 second to enable the WPS function.
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to turn on or o the
wireless function of the router.
WPS/
Wi-Fi On/O
Press and hold this button until the Power LED blinks to
reset the router to its factory default settings.
Reset
Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the
router’s web management page at http://tplinkwi.net, and go to Wireless >
Wireless Settings to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.