TP-Link Archer AC1200 Basic Configuration Steps

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.

STEP 2: Logging into the Router

• Open a browser  Enter the below IP Address in the Address Bar. A login page appears. The

usual usernames and passwords are given in the table below.

Router Name IP Address Username Password

Cisco or Linksys 192.168.1.1 admin admin

D-Link 192.168.0.1 admin (blank)

TP-Link 192.168.0.1 admin admin

Net gear 192.168.1.1 admin password

Belkin 192.168.2.1 Click on Login in Home (blank)

Tenda 192.168.0.1 admin admin

i-Ball Baton 192.168.1.1 admin admin

Digisol 192.168.2.1 admin 1234 or admin

Asus 192.168.1.1 admin admin

• If all the above credentials do not work, please check the back of the router where the

username and password will be mentioned.

STEP 3(a): Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Configuration

Step 1 : Open any web browser
Step 2 : Type Router page address on the address bar (192.168.0.1)
Step 3 : Login with credentials (admin/password)

STEP 3(b): Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Configuration

Step 1:Select the PPPOE and click next
Step 2:Enter the portal username in the PPPoE username field
Step 3:Enter the portal password In the PPPoE password
Step 4: Click on Save

STEP 4: Wi-Fi Connectivity – Router SSID/Password Configuration

Step 1: Type in your preferred Wi-Fi name in SSID(Network name dialog box) and
give different name
for both 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz.
Step 2: Type in your desired password
Step 3: click on Save

STEP 5 (As and when required): Firmware upgrade

System Tools > firmware upgrade > upload the new firmware file > upgrade firmware

You can choose to download a Firmware
version and then upload it offline or choose
to download directly from internet itself.

STEP 6: Channel Change (As and when required)

• Channels are the mediums through which your router transmits signals to other devices.

• There are several channels that one can choose from, based on the Frequency at which your router

works (Bands – 2.4 GHz) and the premises.

– Step A: Download any Wi-Fi Analyzer software from Internet (It is a Freeware).
– Step B: Choose to view different channels. We have provided an Example for better understanding.
– Step C: Channel numbers for 2.4 GHz will be in the range of 1 to 13
– Step D: Wi-Fi analyzer will show which channel is being utilized most and which one the least. Refer the example in

the next slide. Choosing a channel with least utilization will give maximum advantage.

More Stars implies
Lesser Utilization of
Channel

Changes to be Made After Configuration

• If the Wi-Fi password is changed, we need to update the password in all the devices to get connected to

the Internet.

• Changes in PC

– Windows 7: Click on Windows button  click on Control Panel  click on Network and Internet  click on Network and

Sharing Centre.

– In the Tasks pane(Left side of screen), click Manage wireless networks

– Right-click the router name  click Remove network  click on OK.

– Click on Network icon(right bottom corner next to system Time), click on Router name and enter the new Wi-Fi password

and Connect.

• Changes in PC

– Win 8,8.1: Click on Network icon(right bottom corner next to system Time), Right click on

Router name click on “Forget this network”. Again click on Router name, enter the new Wi-Fi

password and Connect.

– Win 10: Click on Network icon(right bottom corner next to system Time), click on Network

settings under Wi-Fi click on Manage known Networks  Click on your Router name and Click

on Forget, and again click on Network icon  click on Router name enter the new Wi-Fi

password and Connect

• Mobile or Tablet

– Go to ‘Settings’ in Mobile, turn on Wi-Fi and long press on your Router name and press “Forget

network”. Again press the router name. You will be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password . Enter

the Password and Connect.