Archer C50 V1 QIG Quick Installation Guide
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router
7106505390 REV1.0.1
Connecting the Hardware
If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router's Internet port, then follow steps 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
Internet
Power adapter
Modem
Router
1 Turn o the modem,
and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2 Connect the modem to the
Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
3 Turn on the modem, and
then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
Power adapter
4 Turn on the router.
5 Verify that the hardware
connection is correct by
checking these LEDs.
Power 2.4G
5G
Internet
On
On
On
On
Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are o , please press the Wi-Fi button on the rear panel for 2 seconds, then check the LEDs again in a few seconds.
Configuring the Router
1. Connecting your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless).
Wired Turn o the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below:
Wireless
Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
Ethernet cable
2. Configuring the router via a web browser or the CD Setup Wizard.
Option 1 Via a web browser
A Enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login.
http://tplinkwifi.net
admin admin
Login
B Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial con guration.
Notes
1: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ Q1.
2: If you are unsure of what your connection type is, select Auto-Detect and click Next, then follow the instruction on screen to complete the initial setup.
Quick Setup-WAN Connection Type
Auto-Detect Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases) Static IP PPPoE/Russian PPPoE L2TP/Russian L2TP PPTP/Russian PPTP
Back
Next
3: You may personalize your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless network names and passwords. Once done, you will have to reconnect to your Wi-Fi network using the new wireless network name and password.
* Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. must be fixed to the U.S. region only.
Quick Setup-Wireless 2.4GHz
Wireless Network Name: TP-LINK_XXXX Region: United States
Security: Password: XXXXXXXX
Back
Next
Option 2 Via the CD Setup Wizard (For Windows users only)
Note: Mac OS and Linux users, please follow Option 1 to configure the router.
A Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. B Select Archer C50 and click Easy Setup Assistant.
Archer C20
Browse CD
EXIT
C Follow the Easy Setup Assistant to complete the initial configuration of the router.
USB Features
Use the USB port for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing across your local network. You can also setup an FTP server to access your files remotely through the Internet.
Remote Access via FTP Server
USB Port for Sharing
Media Sharing
Local Storage Sharing
Printer Sharing
To learn more about the USB features, visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb, or retrieve the information from the Resource CD, or simply scan the QR code.
Tether App
TP-LINK Tether app lets you conveniently access the router and: View information about the clients on your network. Block network access from specific users or devices. Set up Parental Control with access time and content restrictions. Change the basic wireless network settings easily.
How to begin?
1. Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to your home network.
3. Launch the Tether app and start managing your home network.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting 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 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 then re-enable the network adapter being used.
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 using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
A2. 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.
A3. 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.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
A1. While the router is powered on, press and hold the WPS/Reset button on the back until the Power LED starts blinking.
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 use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
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. Log in to the router's Web Management page, and go to Wireless Wireless Security to
obtain or reset your wireless password.
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