TP-Link Archer C8 User manual

Archer C8Archer C8
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit RouterAC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

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notice. notice.
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FCC STATEMENTFCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionpursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatmay cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:measures:
••
Reorient Reorient
or or
relocate relocate
the the
receiving receiving
antenna.antenna.
••
Increase Increase
the the
separation separation
between between
the the
equipment equipment
and and
receiver.receiver.
••
Connect the Connect the
equipment into equipment into
an an
outlet outlet
on a on a
circuit circuit
different different
from that from that
to to
which the which the
receiverreceiver
is connected.is connected.
••
Consult Consult
the the
dealer dealer
or or
an an
experienced experienced
radio/ radio/
TV TV
technician technician
for for
help.help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:conditions:
11
））
This device This device
may not cause may not cause
harmful interference.harmful interference.
22
））
This device must accept This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may causeany interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.undesired operation.
Any Any
changes changes
or or
modifications modifications
not not
expressly expressly
approved approved
by by
the the
party party
responsible responsible
for for
compliancecompliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused byNote: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authorityunauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledThis equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction withenvironment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide aMobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating inseparation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference,
in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country
Restriction
Reason/remark
Bulgaria None
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to
10 mW e.i.r.p. within
the band 2454-2483.5
MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy None
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the c
entre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian
Federation
None
Only
for
indoor
applications
5150-5250 MHz
Country
Restriction
Reason/remark
Bulgaria
Not
implemented
Planned
Croatia
License
required
Italy
General authorization required if used outside own
premises

Luxembourg None
General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
Russian
Federation
No
info
5250-5350 MHz
Country
Restriction
Reason/remark
Bulgaria
Not
implemented
Planned
Croatia
License
required
Italy
General authorization required if used outside own
premises
Luxembourg None
General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
Russian
Federation
No
info
5470-5725 MHz
Country
Restriction
Reason/remark
Bulgaria
Not
implemented
Planned
France
Relevant+ provisions for the implementation of DFS
mechanism described in ETSI standard EN 301 893
V1.3.1 and subsequent versions
Italy
General authorization required if used outside own
premises
Luxembourg None
General authorization required for network and service
supply (not for spectrum)
Russian
Federation
No
info
Turkey
Not
implemented
Defence
systems
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for
successful communication.
Industry Canada
Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Korea Warning Statements
당해
무선설비는
운용중
전파혼신
가능성이
있음
.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
依據
低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、
加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條
低功率射頻電機之使用不得
影響飛航安全及干擾合法
通行
；
經發現有干擾現象時，
應立即
停用，並改善至無干擾時方
得繼續使用。前項合法通信，
指依電信規定作業之無線電信。
低功率射

Archer C8
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Chapter
1.
Introduction
1.1
Overview
of
the
router
The Archer C8 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.
The Archer C8 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.
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 C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
provides complete data privacy.
The Archer C8 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.
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.
1.2 Conventions
The router or Archer C8 mentioned in this guide stands for Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band
Gigabit Router without any explanation.
Simple Installation
Flexible Access Control
Multiple Security Protections
Incredible Speed

Archer C8
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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 a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port supporting file sharing and print server.

Provides WPA/WP
A2,
WP
A-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication,
TKIP/AES encryption
security
.

Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/PPTP/
L2TP 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 WEP encryption security and
wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).

Supports Flow
Statistics.

Supports IPv6.

Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.

Archer C8
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
1.4
Panel
Layout
1.4.1
The
Front
Panel
The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
Name
Status
Indication
(Power)
On
The
router
has
finished
booting.
Flashing
The
router
is
booting
or
upgrading.
Off
Power
is
off.
(Wireless)
On
The
wireless
function
is
enabled.
Off
The
wireless
function
is
disabled.
(Ethernet)
(Internet)
On
A
device
is
connected
to
the
corresponding
port.
Off
No
device
is
connected
to
the
corresponding
port.
(USB)
On
The router has identified the connected storage device
or printer.
Flashing
The router is identifying the connected storage device or
printer.
Off
No
device
or
printer
is
connected
to
the
router.

Archer C8Archer C8
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit RouterAC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Static IPStatic IP
Figure 3-6 WAN Connection TypeFigure 3-6 WAN Connection Type

IP Address -IP Address -
Enter the IP address into this field.Enter the IP address into this field.

Subnet Mask -Subnet Mask -
Enter the subnet mask into this field. It is usually 255.255.255.0.Enter the subnet mask into this field. It is usually 255.255.255.0.

Default Gateway -Default Gateway -
Enter the gateway IP address into this field.Enter the gateway IP address into this field.

PrimaryPrimary
DNS -DNS -
Enter the DNS Server IP address into this field.Enter the DNS Server IP address into this field.

Secondary DNS (Optional) -Secondary DNS (Optional) -
If your ISP provides another DNS server IP address, enter itIf your ISP provides another DNS server IP address, enter it
into this field.into this field.
PPPoE/Russian PPPoEPPPoE/Russian PPPoE
Figure 3-7 WAN Connection TypeFigure 3-7 WAN Connection Type

Username -Username -
Enter the username provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.Enter the username provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.

Password -Password -
Enter the password provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.Enter the password provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.