Configuring a TPLINK Router
TP Link Archer AC1200 Basic Configuration
Steps
Configuring Your Router
STEP 1 (a): Connect Your PC to the Router
• Unbox the router and power up the router.
• Connect the Act internet cable to the WAN/Internet port(different coloured port) of the router.
• An extra LAN cable will be available with the router, connect one end of LAN cable to the LAN
port(1-4) of the router(any one port) and one end to the PC or Laptop.
• In the system press key & R key together to open Run dialog box.
• Type ipconfig on the command prompt(Black screen) . The default gateway of the LAN or Ethernet
adapter will be the Router address. (Ex:192.168.0.1)
STEP 1 (b): Connect Your Mobile
• Switch on the router and connect ACT internet cable to the WAN/Internet port of the router
• Go to setting in the Mobile, turn on Wi-Fi and wait until the mobile detects router name press
the router name to connect.
• If the router is already configured and the Wi-Fi password is known then go to settings in the
Mobile
• Under “Wireless and Networks”, press Wi-Fi make sure "Wi-Fi" is turned on.
• Wait until the mobile detects router name press the router name if prompted enter the Wi-Fi
password and press Connect.
NOTE
• Every Router Configuration has two parts
– Configuring the Internet Part, where we tell the Router how to connect to the internet.
– Configuring the Wi-Fi Part, where we decide the name and password with which we connect to the Router
• Internet Configuration shown here will guide to Configure the Router in PPPoE.
– This will enable you to browse internet directly, every time you connect to the router. No need to login again and
again.
• Wi-Fi Configuration has also been given, in order to ease the process of you connecting to the Router
– SSID and Password Creation have been explained
– Few high end routers have two bands to work on – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
– 2.4 GHz band provides higher range, but lesser speed.
– 5 GHz band provides lower range, but higher speed.
– Changing Different Wi-Fi Channels – Helps in reducing Slow Speed Issues.
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