TP-Link Archer C9 User manual

Connect the Hardware
Modem
Power adapter
Router
Power adapter
Connect the power adapter
to the router and turn on
the router.
5
Internet
Quick Installation Guide
AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Turn on the modem and
then wait about 2 minutes
for it to restart.
Connect the modem to the
Internet port on your router
with an Ethernet cable.
Confirm that the following LEDs are
on and solid to verify the hardware
connection is correct.
Turn off the modem,
and remove the backup
battery if it has one.
2
4
3
6
Power
On On
Internet
5G
On
2.4G
On
1Install the antennas.
If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall
instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet
cable directly to the router’s Internet port, and then follow Step 1, 5 and 6
to complete the hardware connection.
Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are
off, please press the WiFi button on the
side panel for 2 seconds and both the
LEDs should turn solid on in a few seconds.
C9

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To learn more about the USB features, visit
http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code.
USB Features
Use the USB ports for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing
across your local network. You can also set up an FTP server to access your
les remotely through the Internet.
Remote Access
via FTP Server Printer Sharing
Local Storage
Sharing
Media Sharing
USB 2.0 Port
USB 3.0 Port
WiFi
USB 3.0
Congure via Web Browser
Wired
Wireless
Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)1.
Ethernet cable
Turn o the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown
below.
Find the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label
at the back of the router.
a
Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Setting of your
smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
b
Computer
OR
Smart Device
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
√
TP-LINK_XXXX
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
TP-LINK_XXXX
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Other...
< Settings
Create a new username and password and click Confirm. Then follow the
step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial
configuration.
B
Internet Connection Type
Time Zone
Wireless Settings
Summary
Test Internet Connection
Note: If you are not sure of the Internet Connection Type, please click Auto Detect.
Moreover, the TP-LINK router supports various features, including Guest Network,
Parental Controls, Access Control and more. For details, please refer to the User Manual
at www.tp-link.com.
Tether App
The TP-LINK Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage
your router. You can block unwelcome devices, set up Parental Controls,
configure your wireless settings and more.
Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK
Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What can I do if the login page does not appear?
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting 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.
Reboot your router and try again.
Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem
using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Log into the web management page of the router, and go to the Basic > Network Map
page to check whether the Internet IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick
Setup again; otherwise, recheck the hardware connection.
Reboot your router and try again.
For cable modem users, log into the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced
> Network > Internet > MAC Clone,click 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, press and hold the Reset/WPS button on the back until the
Power LED blinks.
Log into 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 can I do if I forgot my web management password?
If you have enabled the Password Recovery function of the router, click Forgot password?
on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset the username and password to
admin.
Otherwise, refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use the default admin (all
lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
Note: For more information about the Password Recovery feature, please refer to the
User Manual at www.tp-link.com.
Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
The factory default wireless password is printed on the label at the back of the router.
Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log into the router’s
web management page, and go to Basic > Wireless to obtain or reset your wireless
password.
Q6. How can I mount the router to the wall?
The two mounting brackets coming with the router can help you mount the router to the
wall if needed.
If your questions are not listed here, please refer to the support page at
www.tp-link.com.
Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or
http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Use admin for both username and
password, and then click Login.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
Configure the router using a web browser2.
A
http://tplinkwi.net
admin
admin
Login
position label
2Stick the nail position label on
the wall.
1Insert the provided mounting
brackets into the slots and push
them upwards.
3Hammer two nails in through
the label’s holes and place the
mounting brackets on the nails.