TP-LINK Archer C7 wireless router User manual

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Ethernet Cable Resource CD Connect the Internet port on your Router to the Modem's LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
Connect your computer to one of the Ethernet ports labeled 1-4 on the Router with an Ethernet cable.
Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes.
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Make sure the Wireless On/Off switch is ON. Then plug the provided power adapter into the Power jack and the other end to a standard
electrical wall socket. Press the On/Off button to power on the Router.
(Before you power on the Router, please make sure your computer is NOT connected to any other wireless network.)
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IS printer to the USB port. Please refer to Appendix 1 for more details about USB features.
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2 Configuration for Windows with Setup Wizard Appendix 1: USB Features Introduction and Application
If you are using a MAC/Linux or a Windows computer without a CD drive to run the mini CD, please refer to Appendix 2 for configuration. The USB 2.0 ports on the Archer C7 can be used to share your file, media, storage space, and printer across your local network. Besides, by setting
up an FTP server, you can access your files whenever you are connected to the Internet.
1 Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. В Select your language from the drop-down menu.
Click START and the Easy Setup Assistant will
guide you step by step to set up the Router.
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Appendix 2: Configure the Router via Web Management Page (for Mac 0s X/Linux users or Windows users who can’t run the mini CD)
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Open your web browser and type http://tplinklogin.net
in the address bar. Then type admin both for user name
and password to log in.
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If the login window fails to pop up or you cannot access the
management page after the login window, please refer to
Troubleshooting-2.
Click Quick Setup on the main menu and then click Next.
The quick setup will tell you how to configure the basic network parameters.
To continue, please click the Next button.
To exit, please click the Exit button.
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Troubleshooting
Select Auto-Detect to detect the WAN connection type
and click Next. The Dynamic IP is the suitable connection
type for most cases. Here we take it for example.
The Quick Setup is preparing to set up your connection type of WAN port.
The Router will try to detect the Internet connection type your ISP provides if you select the Auto-Detect option.
Otherwise vou need to specify the connection type manually.
lo Auto-Detect - Let the Router automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides. |
, Dynamic IP (Most Common Setup) - Use this option if you are immediately online once your
— computer directly plugs into your Cable/DSL modem without any setting changes or signing-in.
(O Static IP - Your ISP provide you specified IP parameters.
N PPPoE/Russian PPPoE - You have DSL connection and are connecting via PPPoE (Broadband Connection) on your computer
— or existing router.
o L2TP/Russian L2TP - In this type, you should fill in the username, password and IP address/Domain name of VPN Server
— provided by your ISP. Auto-Detect cant detect this connection type.
, PPTP/Russian PPTP - In this type, you should fill in the usermame, password and IP address/Domain name of VPN Server
— provided by your ISP. Auto-Detect cant detect this connection type.
Mote: For users in some areas (such as Russia, Ukraine etc.), please contact your ISP to choose connection type manually.
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Choose the frequency you want for your wireless network and
then click Next. For example we choose “Concurrently with
2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)” below.
This router supports dual band, please choose the frequency that you would like to work with:
(GF) Concurrently with 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.1 1a/b/g/n/ac)
© Only work in 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n)
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You can also use the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the back panel to completely switch on/off the wireless radio.
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Note
You can rename your 2.4GHz wireless network and create your
own password in this page. Then click Next to continue.
Wireless Radio: Enable
[wireless Network Name: TP-LINK_2.4GHz_137AFF (Also called the SSID) |
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Wireless Security:
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| PSK Password: 12345670
(You can enter ASCII characters between & and 63 or Hexadecimal characters
between 8 and 64.)
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The default wireless network name is TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXXXXX;
and the default wireless password, the same as the PIN code, is
printed on the bottom label.
You can rename your 5GHz wireless network and create your
own password in this page. Then click Next to continue.
Wireless Radio: Enable
| Wireless Network Name: TP-UNK 5GHz 137AFE (Also called the 5510) |
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Wireless Security:
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[psx Password: 12345670 |
(You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or Hexadecimal characters
between & and 64.)
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The default wireless network name is TP-LINK_5GHz_XXXXXX;
and the default wireless password, the same as the PIN code,
is printed on the bottom label.
Click Finish to make your settings take effect.
Congratulations!
The basic internet and wireless settings are finished, please click Finish button and test your internet connection.
Ifitis failed, please reboot your modem and wait 2 minutes or run the Quick Setup again.
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1. What can | do if | cannot access the Internet? 2. What can | do if | cannot open the web-based 3. What can | do if | forget my password? -
1) Check ¡y all d WT management page? 1) For default wireless password:
) rec ! o verify all connections are connected proper y y For Mac OS X: Please refer to the “Wireless Password/PIN” labeled on the
with different Ethernet cables to ensure they are working or Mac : bottom of the Router
properly. e Click the Apple icon on the upper left corner of the screen. -
* Goto “System Preferences -> Network”. 2) Forthe web management page password:
2) Check to see if you are able to access the Router's web * Select Airport on the left menu bar, and then click Advanced for Reset the Router first and then use the default user name and
management page. If not, please refer to “What can | do if | wireless configuration; or select Ethernet for wired configuration. password: admin, admin.
cannot open the web-based management раде?”. * Inthe Configure IPv4 box under TCP/IP, select Using DHCP. , ‚
* Click Apply to save the settings. 4. How do | restore my Router's configuration
3) Please log in the web management page to its factory default settings?
(http://tplinklogin.net), click the menu “Network > WAN”, and For Windows 7/ Windows 8:
. . Un If your router does not work properly, you can reset it and then
ensure that the WAN Connection Type is Dynamic IP; this is e For Windows 7, click “Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet fi it again. With the Rout d d hold
the suitable connection type for most DSL/Cable modem and -> View network status and tasks -> Change adapter settings” contigure It again. Wi € Routerpowered on, press and ho
other network o ; the WPS/Reset button on the rear panel for approximately 8
. Al Windows 8, click Start > ^ Apps > contro! Panel à Network and, seconds before releasing it.
4) For cable modem users, please try rebooting the modem first. nternet -> View network status and tasks -> Lhange adapter setlings-.
If the problem persists, please go to “Network > MAC Clone”,
and click Clone MAC Address and then Save. After the above
two steps, if you are still unable to access the Internet, please
contact our technical support for further assistance.
WAN MAC Address:
00-04-EB-13-09-14 Restore Factory MAC
| Clone MAC Address |
Your PC's MAC Address: |
Save
* Right-click Wireless Network Connection (or Local Area
Connection), and then click Properties.
e Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click
Properties.
e Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically. Then click OK.
For Windows XP:
e Click “Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet
Connections -> Network Connections”.
* Right-click Wireless Network Connection (or Local Area
Connection), and then click Properties.
e Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
e Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically. Then click OK.
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Technical Support
For more troubleshooting help, go to www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide, go to
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