TP-Link Archer C50 User manual

2. 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.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
3. Run the Quick Setup, select Wireless Router and follow the
step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
Congure the router
Wired
Turn o the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect it to the router
using an Ethernet cable.
Wireless
Quick Installation Guide
Wireless Dual-Band Router
Check for the following LEDs to confirm the hardware
connection.
Wireless Password/PIN:
XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
*Images may dier from actual products.
QR
Code
aFind the product label at the
bottom of the router.
Use the default SSID (network
name) and wireless password
to join the network.
b
If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, connect
the router’s Internet port to it, then follow Step 4 and
Step 5 to complete the hardware connection.
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.
Router Mode
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
http://tplinkwi.net
Start
Conrm Password
Password
2.4GHz
On
5GHz
On On
InternetPower
On
Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED
are o, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button
on the rear panel for about 5 seconds, then
release the button. Both LEDs will turn on.
Tip: If you are using a smartphone or
tablet, you can also scan the QR code
to join the preset network directly.
Connect the power adapter
to the router and turn it on.
Connect the powered-o
modem to the router’s Internet
port with an Ethernet cable.
Turn on the modem, and then
wait about 2 minutes for it to
restart.
Power adapter
Power On/Off
Router
Power
Internet
Important
Modem
Connect to the internet
Connect to the power socket
Unplug your modem, and remove
the backup battery if it has one.

Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service,
please contact us.
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.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
A1. Reboot your router and try again.
A2. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the
setting to obtain an IP address automatically.
A3. 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.
A4. Use another web browser and try again.
A5. Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the internet?
A1. Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
A2. 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.
A3. Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the
Status page to check whether the WAN IP address is valid or not. If it
is, please run the Quick Setup again; otherwise, recheck the hardware
connection.
A4. For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the
router. Go to Network > MAC Clone, click Clone 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?
A1. While the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the
rear panel of the router until all LEDs turn off, then release the button.
A2. Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to System Tools
> Factory Defaults, click Restore. The router will restore and reboot
automatically.
Q4. What can I do if I forgot my web management password?
A. Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then visit http://tplinkwifi.net
to create a new login password.
Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
A1. The factory default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product
label of the router.
A2. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable. Log in to the
router’s web management page, and go to Wireless 2.4 GHz (or
Wireless 5 GHz) > Wireless Security to obtain or reset your wireless
password.
Access Point Mode
In this mode, the router transforms your existing wired
network to a wireless one.
Connect to the wireless network by using the SSID (network name) and
password of the router.
A. Power on the router.
B. Connect the router’s Internet port to your existing router’s Ethernet
port via an Ethernet cable as shown above.
C. 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.
D. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar.
Create a password to log in.
E. Run the Quick Setup, select Access Point and follow the step-by-step
instructions of the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection.
Tether App
How to begin?
1. Download the TP-Link Tether app from the Apple App
Store or Google Play, or simply scan the QR code.
2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to
the home network.
3. Launch the Tether app and start managing your
home network.
TP-Link Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access
and manage your router.
View information about clients
connected to your router
Block unwelcome users from
connecting to your network
Set up Parental Controls
with access time
Change the basic wireless
network settings
Tether
More Features
The TP-Link router supports various features, including Guest
Network, Parental Controls, Access Control and more.
You can log in to the router’s web management page at
http://tplinkwifi.net to configure these functions. For instructions,
please refer to the user guide at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
Support
Button Explanation
DescriptionButton
Press and hold for 1 second to enable the WPS function.
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to turn on or o the
wireless function of the router.
WPS/Wi-Fi
Press and hold this button until all LEDs turn o to reset the
router to its factory default settings.
Reset
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and more, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support,
or simply scan the QR code.
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