TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 User manual

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
 Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
 DC Power Adapter for Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
 Ethernet Cable
 Quick Installation Guide
 Resource CD for Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router, including:
 This Guide
 Other Helpful Information
 Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the router
The Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by 3x3 MIMO technology, the AC1750 Wireless Dual Band
Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small
Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.
Your wireless connections are radio band selectable to avoid interference in your area, and the four
built-in Gigabit ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.
Incredible Speed
The Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router provides up to 1750Mbps wireless
connection with other wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data
streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this
802.11ac wireless router will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed much faster
than 802.11n. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE
802.11g products.
Multiple Security Protections
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
provides complete data privacy.
Flexible Access Control
The Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router provides flexible access control, so that
parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also
supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can
manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.
Simple Installation
Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router’s
functions.

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1.2 Conventions
The router or Archer C7 mentioned in this guide stands for Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band
Gigabit Router without any explanation.
1.3 Main Features
 Complies with IEEE 802.11ac.
 One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation
RJ45 Ethernet ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
 Provides USB ports supporting storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.
 Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.
 Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/ Static IP/ PPPoE/ PPTP/
L2TP/ BigPond Internet access.
 Supports simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections for 1750Mbps of total available
bandwidth.
 Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
 Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
 Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.
 Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
 Supports Parental Control and Access Control.
 Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
 Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List).
 Supports Flow Statistics.
 Supports IPv6.
 Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.

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1.4 Panel Layout
1.4.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1-1 LEDs on the front panel
The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
Name Status Indication
Off Power is off.
(Power) On Power is on.
On The router is initializing or maybe has a system error.
Flashing The router is working properly.
(System)
Off The router has a system error.
Off The wireless function is disabled.
(Wireless
2.4GHz) Flashing The wireless function is enabled. The router is working on
2.4GHz radio band.
Off The wireless function is disabled.
(Wireless
5GHz) Flashing The wireless function is enabled. The router is working on
5GHz radio band.
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there
is no activity.
(Ethernet)
(Internet)
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
Slow
Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
On A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by WPS function.
(WPS)
Quick
Flash
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS
function.
Off No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.
(USB on
the rear panel) On A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.
Table 1-1 The LEDs Description

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 Note:
1. After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep
on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.
2. The router is set to working concurrently in 2.4GHz and 5GHz by default. If you desire to
choose the working frequency, please go to 4.5 Dual Band Selection.
1.4.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
 Power: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router.
 On/Off: The switch for the power.
 Wireless On/Off: The switch for the wireless function.
 USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
 Internet: This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
 Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
 WPS/Reset:
Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices,
such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this
button to quickly establish a connection between the router and client devices and
automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.

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Pressing this button for more than 5 seconds enables the Reset function. With the router
powered on, press and hold the WPS/Reset button (approximately 8 seconds) until the SYS
LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the router
to reboot to its factory default settings.
 Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the router
2.1 System Requirements
 Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
 One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is
connected directly to the Ethernet)
 PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
 TCP/IP protocol on each PC
 Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
 Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
 Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
 Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router
 Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
 Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the router
Before installing the router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please
install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep
your hands dry.
1. Power off your modem (if the modem has a backup battery, please remove it too.), and
disconnect your existing router if you have one.
2. Connect the Internet port on your Router to the Modem’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect your computer to one of the Ethernet ports labeled 1~4 on the Router with an
Ethernet cable.
4. Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes.

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5. Make sure the Wireless On/Off switch is ON. Then plug the provided power adapter into the
Power jack and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. Press the On/Off button to
power on the Router. (Before you power on the Router, please make sure your computer is
NOT connected to any other wireless network.)
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation
Figure 2-2 USB Installation
 Note:
If you want to use the router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port
or connect the printer to the router with a matching cable.