TP-Link Archer C7 User manual

Quick Installation Guide

Wireless Dual Band Router

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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7106505033 REV3.0.0

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Typical

Connection Modem

INTERNET

Note: 1. The product model shown in this QIG is “Archer C7”, as an example.

2. Information for technical support can be found in the last page.

Connect the Hardware

1. Power off the modem, and

remove the backup battery if

any.

Power O

LAN

INTERNET

2. Connect the modem to the

Internet port on your router

with an Ethernet cable.

INTERNET

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3. Power on the modem, wait

for 2 minutes and then power

on the router.

Power On

INTERNET

4. Check the following LEDs

to ensure the hardware

connection is correct.

Power

System

Flashing

2.4G

Flashing

Internet

On/Flashing

Note: If the 2.4G and 5G LEDs are not flashing, please verify that the

wireless switch on the rear panel of the router is on.

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.

Congure the Router

Method 1 Via Web Browser

01/

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

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Wired

USB LED

USB2 Internet 1 2 Ethernet 34 WPS/Reset Ethernet cable

Wireless

Connect wirelessly by using the

default network name (SSID) and

password printed on the product

label at the bottom of the router.

AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Model: C7

Power: 12V 2.5A

Default Access:

http://tplinkwifi.net

Username: admin

Password: admin

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX

Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX

FCC ID:TE7C7V3 IC:8853A-C7 MADE IN CHINA

Model:C7 Ver:3.0

S/No.:XXXXXXXXXXXXX

SSID:TP-LINK_XXXX

SSID:TP-LINK_XXXX_5G

02/

Open a web browser on the computer and configure the router

according to the following main clues.

a. Enter http://tplinkwi.net in the address bar.

http://tplinkwifi.net

Type in admin for both the user name and password and click Login.

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

admin

b. 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.

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Note: If an Internet connection is already established, the Quick Setup wizard will bypass Step b and go to Step c .

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

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

Back Next

Quick Setup-Wireless Dual Band Selection

Only work in 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n)

Only work in 5GHz (802.11a/n/ac)

Concurrently with 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)

d. 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:

PSK Password: XXXXXXXX

2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Network Name and Password

Back Next

Region:

Warning:

Wireless Security:

TP-LINK_XXXX / TP-LINK_XXXX_5G

e. Click Finish to complete the setup.

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Enjoy!

Back Finish

Congratulations!

Quick Setup-Finish

Now your wired

and wireless devices

can connect to the

Internet !

Method 2 Via CD Setup Wizard

Note: If you are using a computer that cannot run the mini CD, please refer to Method 1 for conguration.

1Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2Select Archer C7 and then click Easy Setup Assistant.

Note: If the main page does not display on your computer, browse the les on the CD and double click Autorun.exe.

Archer C7

Easy Setup Assistant

USB Printer Setup

User Guide

Application Guide

Browse CD EXIT

3Choose your language, click START and the Easy Setup Assistant will guide you

through the setup process.

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Welcome

Install Router

Configure Router

Confirm Settings

START EXIT

Choose your language:

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4Click FINISH to complete the setup.

FINISH

Welcome

Install Router

Configure Router

Confirm Settings

Congratulations! Enjoy!

Now your wired and wireless devices can

connect to the Internet !

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?

1Scan the QR code and download the

TP-LINK Tether App from App Store or

Google Play.

2Ensure your smart device is wirelessly

connected to the router.

3Launch the Tether App, and enjoy the

easy management of the router.

USB Features

The dual USB ports 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

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your les remotely through the Internet.

Remote

Access via

FTP Server

Media

Sharing

Local

Storage

Sharing

Printer

Sharing

Twin USB sharing ports

Note: To learn more about the USB features, please visit the

website http://tp-link.com/app/usb, retrieve the Resource

CD attached in the package, 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://tplinkwifi.net’ is correctly entered in the web browser.

Alternatively, enter ‘http://192.168.0.1’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://tplinkwi.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 Save.

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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. While the Archer C7 is powered on, press and hold the ‘WPS/Reset’ button on

the rear panel of the router for approximately 8 seconds.

A2. Log in Web Management page of the router, and go to System tools->Factory

Defaults, click Restore, then wait until the progress bar loading nished.

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

User Name ‘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, 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.

LED Indicators

Name Status Indication

(Power) O Power is o.

On Power is on.

(System)

O The router has a system error.

On The router is initializing or maybe has a system

error.

Flashing The router is working properly.

(Wireless

2.4GHz)

O The wireless 2.4GHz band is disabled.

Flashing The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.

WPS/Reset Button

Press & Hold 8 seconds

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