TP-Link Archer C2 User manual

7106506122 REV1.1.0

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

MODEL NO. Archer C2

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of this product.

Quick

Installation

Guide

English Français

English

Typical Connection

Modem

INTERNET

WPS/

Reset

Power

On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB

Wireless

On/Off

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Connect the Hardware

1. Power off the modem, and remove the backup battery if any.

Power Off

LAN

INTERNET

2. Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an

Ethernet cable.

INTERNET

WPS/

Reset Internet

Ethernet

1 2

Wireless

On/Off

3. Power on the modem, wait for 2 minutes and then power on

the router.

Power On

INTERNET

Power On

WPS/

Reset

Power

On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB

Wireless

On/Off

4. Check the following LEDs to ensure the hardware connection

is correct.

Power

2.4G/5G

Internet

Note: If your Internet comes via an Ethernet cable from the wall instead

of any DSL/Cable/Satellite modems, please connect the Ethernet cable

directly to the router’s Internet port.

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Congure the Router

1. Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless).

Wired

Ethernet cable

WPS/

Reset

Power

On/Off Power

Internet Ethernet1 2 3 4

USB

Wireless

On/Off

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect devices as shown below:

Connect wirelessly by using the

default network name (SSID)

and password printed on the

product label at the bottom of

the router.

Wireless

2. Open a web browser on the computer and congure the router

according to the following main clues.

a. Enter http://tplinkwi.net in the address bar. Alternatively,

enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1.

http://tplinkwifi.net

b. Type in admin for both the username and password and

click Login.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ>Q1.

admin

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c. Click Status and choose your language.Then click Quick

Setup and follow the wizard.

d. Select your WAN Connection Type, or click Auto-Detect

if you are unsure what your connection type is. Click Next

and follow the instructions to continue.

Note: If an Internet connection is already established, the Quick

Setup wizard will bypass Step dand go to Step e.

Auto-Detect

Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)

Static IP

PPPoE/Russian PPPoE

L2TP/Russian L2TP

PPTP/Russian PPTP

Back Next

Quick Setup-WAN Connection Type

e. Choose the frequency you prefer and then click Next.

Back Next

Quick Setup-Wireless Dual Band Selection

2.4GHz

5GHz

f. Verify or change the wireless network settings, and click

Next.

Note: You may customize your 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network

name and password. Once done, the wireless connection will

disconnect automatically, and you must then use the new wireless

network name/password to regain access to the Internet.

Wireless Network Name:

Wireless Password:

TP-LINK_XXXX / TP-LINK_XXXX_5G

XXXXXXXX

Quick Setup-Wireless 2.4GHz & 5GHz

Back Next

Security:

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g. Confirm the parameters and click Save to make the

settings take effect. Click Finish to complete the setup.

Enjoy!

Now your wired and

wireless devices can

connect to the Internet!

Finish

Success

Quick Setup-Complete

Tether App

TP-LINK's Tether App lets you manage the router on smart

devices. You can:

• View the information about wireless clients.

• Parent-control your kid’s access to the Internet.

• Block or unblock wireless access to the Internet via the router.

• Congure some basic settings for the router.

Then, how to start?

1. Scan the QR code and download the TP-LINK

Tether App from App Store or Google Play.

2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly

connected to the router.

3. Launch the Tether App, and enjoy the easy

management of the router.

USB Features

The USB port can be used for media sharing, storage sharing and

print sharing across your local network. You can also set up an

FTP server to access your les remotely through the Internet.

English

USB sharing port

Remote

Access via

FTP Server

Media

Sharing

Local

Storage

Sharing

Printer

Sharing

WPS/

Reset

Power

On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB

Wireless

On/Off

To learn more about the USB features, please

visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb, or

simply scan the QR code with your smart

devices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?

A1. If the computer is set to a static or xed IP address, change it to obtain

an IP address automatically.

A2. Verify that http://tplinkwi.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.

A3. Use another web browser and try again.

A4. Reboot your router and try again.

A5. Disable the network adapter used currently and then enable it again.

Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

A1. Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer

directly to the modem via Ethernet cable. If not, contact your Internet

Service Provider.

A2. Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net and try to set up

again.

A3. Reboot your router and try again.

Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem rst. If the problem still

exists, go to Network > MAC Clone, then click Clone MAC Address and

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Save.

XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX

MAC Clone

Save

WAN MAC Address:

Your PC’s MAC Address:

Restore Factory MAC

Clone MAC Address

Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default

settings?

A1. With the router powered on, press and hold the WPS/Reset button on

the rear panel of the router until all LEDs turn on momently.

A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the router, and go to System

tools > Factory Defaults, click Restore, then wait until the progress

bar loading nishes.

WPS/Reset Button

Press & Hold 8 seconds

WPS/

Reset

Power

On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB

Wireless

On/Off

WPS/

Reset Internet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB

Wireless

On/Off

Q4. What can I do if I forget my password?

• Web Management page password:

A. Restore the router to its factory default settings and then use the

default Username ‘admin’ and Password ‘admin’ to log in.

• Wireless Network password:

A1. The factory default password can be found on the product label printed

on the bottom of the router.

A2. If you have changed your password, log in to the router’s Web

Management page, and go to Wireless > Wireless Security to obtain

or reset your password.

Note: If your questions are not answered here, please refer to http://www.

tp-link.com/en/support/faq and click Contact Technical Support for further

assistance.

English

LED Indicators

Power

Off: Power is off.

On: Power is on.

Wireless 2.4G/5G

Off: The wireless function is disabled.

On: The wireless function is enabled.The router is

working on 2.4GHz or 5GHz or both radio bands.

Ethernet

Off: No device is connected to the Ethernet ports.

On: At least one device is connected to the Ethernet

ports.

Internet

Off: The Internet connection is not available.

On: The network is available with a successful Internet

connection.

USB

Off: No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

Flashing: A plugged-in USB device is being recognized.

On: The USB device has been successfully recognized.

WPS

Slow Flash: A wireless device is connecting to the

network by WPS function. This process will last in the

rst 2 minutes.

On: A wireless device has been successfully added to

the network by WPS function.

Quick Flash: A wireless device failed to be added to the

network by WPS function.

Français

Connexion typique

Modem

INTERNET

WPS/

Reset

Power

On/Off PowerInternet Ethernet1 2 3 4 USB

Wireless

On/Off

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