TP-LINK Archer C7 wireless router Quick Installation Guide

Below you will find brief information for wireless router Archer C7. This is a dual band gigabit router that supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. It also has a built-in firewall, guest network and QoS. You can connect your computer to the router via cable or wirelessly and connect to the internet.

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TP-LINK
The Reliable Choice
Quick
Installation Guide
AC1 750 Wireless
Dual Band Gigabit Router
Archer C7
7106504734 REV2.0.0
1. Connecting the Hardware
1 Power off the modem,
and remove the backup
battery if any.
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Internet port on your router using
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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.
2. Configuring the Router
Method 1 Via Web Browser
1 Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless).
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2 Open a web browser on the computer and configure the router according to the following main clues.
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@ Choose the frequency you prefer and then click Next.
| Quick Setup-Wireless Dual Band Selection
&copy; Concurrently with 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
O Only work in 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n)
O Only work in 5GHz (802.11a/n/ac)
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Type in admin for both the user name and password 0
and click OK.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ-&gt;Q1.
Select your Connection Type and if you are unsure what your
connection type is, select Auto-Detect. Click Next and follow
the instruction to continue.
Note: If an Intemet connection is already established, the Quick Setup
wizard will bypass Step (&sect;) and go to Step (9.
O Auto-Detect
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| O Static IP
O L2TP/Russian L2TP
O PPTP/Russian PPTP
O PPPoE/Russian PPPoE
Quick Setup-WAN Connection Type
| O Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)
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a) Click Next to continue.
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O Click Finish to complete the setup.
You may rename your 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network name and
create your own password, Once done, the wireless connection will
disconnect automatically, and you must then sign in with the new
names/passwords to regain access to the Internet.
2.4GHz &amp; 5GHz Wireless Network Name and Password
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Quick Setup-Finish
Wireless Network Name: | TP-LINK_XXGHZ_XXXXXX |
Region:
Warning:
Wireless Security:
PSK Password: | XXXXXXXX
Congratulations!
Enjoy!
Now your wired and
wireless devices can
connect to the Internet !
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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 configuration.
1 Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD Select Archer C7 and then click e Choose your language, click START 4 Click FINISH to complete the
into the CD-ROM drive. Easy Setup Assistant. and the Easy Setup Assistant will setup.
Note: If the main page does not display on your guide you ihrough the setup process.
computer, browse the files on the CD and double
click Autorun.exe.
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USB Printer Setup |
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USB Features
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Twin USB sharing ports
Note: To learn more about the USB features, please visit
http://tp-link.com/app/usb, retrieve Resource CD or simply Remote | Local [| |
scan the QR code. Access via Med a Storage (=) Printer
FTP Server Sharing Sharing _ Sharing
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What can | do if the login window does not appear? Q2. What can | do if | cannot access the Internet?
A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change it to A1. Check if the Intemet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the
obtain an IP address automatically from the router. modem via Ethernet. If not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
A2. Verify http://tplinklogin.net is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, A2. Open a web browser, enter http://tplinklogin.net and try to set up again.
enter http://192.168.0.1 in the web browser and press Enter. A3. Reboot your router and try again.
АЗ, Use another web browser and y again. Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, go to Network&gt;MAC
A4. Reboot your router and try again. Clone, then click Clone MAC Address and Save.
Ab. Disable the network adapter used currently then enable it again.
MAC Clone
. WAN MAC Address: [xX-XX&gt;XX-XX-XX-XX ) [ Restore Factory MAC |
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Q3. How do | restore the router to its factory default settings” Your PC's MAC Address: [0000000000% (Gone MAG Address
A1. With the router in the Power On mode,
press and hold down the WPS/Reset L L Save Jj
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-&gt;Factory
Defaults, click Restore, then wait until the
progress bar loading finished.
Q4. What can | do if | forget my password?
e Web Management page password:
e A. Restore the router to its factory default settings and then use the default
User Name ‘admin’ and Password ‘admin’ to log in.
WPS/Reset
e Wireless Network password:
| | WPS/Reset Button A1. The factory default password can be found on the product label printed on the bottom of the router.
Press &amp; Hold 8 seconds A2. If you have changed your password, log in to the router's Web Management
page, go to Wireless&gt;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/fag
and click Contact Technical Support for further assistance.
LED Indicators
Name Status Indication
| Power Off Power is off.
&copy; ( ) On Power is on.
Off The router has a system error,
$$ (System) On The router is initializing or maybe has a system error.
Flashing The router is working properly.
= (Wireless Off The wireless 2.4GHz band is disabled.
&gt; 2.4GHz) Flashing The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.
ED (Wireless Off The wireless 5GHz band is disabled.
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5GH2Z) Flashing The wireless 5GHz band is working properly.
Lyd (Ethernet) Off No device is connected to the corresponding port.
On Device connected to the corresponding port but no activity.
&gt; (Internet) Flashing Device connected to the corresponding port and active.
On/Off It turns on when a wireless device has been successfully connected to the network via WPS.
GS (WPS) After about 5 minutes, the WPS LED will tum off.
Slow Flash A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS. This process may take up to 2 minutes.
O (USB on the Off No USB device is plugged in to the USB port.
rear panel) On USB device(s) plugged in to the USB port.
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Key features

Dual Band Gigabit Router
Supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks
Built-in Firewall
Guest Network
QoS
Wired and wireless connection

Frequently asked questions

If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Verify http://tplinklogin.net is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 in the web browser and press Enter. Use another web browser and try again. Reboot your router and try again. Disable the network adapter used currently then enable it again.

Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem via Ethernet. If not, contact your Internet Service Provider. Open a web browser, enter http://tplinklogin.net and try to set up again. Reboot your router and try again. For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, go to Network>MAC Clone, then click Clone MAC Address and Save.

With the router in the Power On mode, press and hold down the WPS/Reset Button on the rear panel of the router for approximately 8 seconds. Log in Web Management page of the router, and go to System tools->Factory Defaults, click Restore, then wait until the progress bar loading finished.

Restore the router to its factory default settings and then use the default User Name ‘admin’ and Password ‘admin’ to log in. The factory default password can be found on the product label printed on the bottom of the router. 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.