TP-Link Archer C2600 Quick Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide

AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

7106505554 REV1.0.1

Connect 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 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.

Internet

Power adapter

1 Install the antennas.

Router

2 Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.

3Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.

4Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

Power adapter

5 Turn on the router.

6Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the configuration.

Power	2.4G	5G	Internet
On	On	On	On

Note: If the 2.4G LEDand 5G LEDare o , please press the Wi-Fi On/O button on the side panel for 2 seconds and check the LEDs again a few seconds later.

For optimum performance, orient the four antennas as shown in the drawing below.

30°		30°

Configure via Web Browser

1. Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)

Wired

Turn o the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.

Ethernet cable

Wireless

Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password/PIN printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.

2. Configure the router using a web browser

AEnter 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.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.

http://tplinkwifi.net

admin

admin

Login

BCreate a new username and password, then click Confirm. Re-login using the new credentials.

Set up a new username and password

New Username:	User_123
New Password:	●●●●●●●●
	Low			Middle		High
Confirm New Password:	●●●●●●●●

Confirm

C Select your region and time zone, and click Next.

Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. is locked to the U.S. region.

	WAN Connection Type			Wireless Settings		Test Your Connection
Region and Time zone					Summary
Region:
			United States
Time zone:
			(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time

Exit Next

DSelect your WAN Connection Type, or click Auto Detect if you are unsure of what your connection type is. Click Next and follow the instructions.

	WAN Connection Type	Wireless Settings	Test Your Connection
Region and Time zone			Summary

Auto Detect

Dynamic IP

Static IP

PPPoE

L2TP

PPTP

Back Next

E Use the default or change the wireless settings, and click Next.

Note: If you change the default SSID and password, write down the new wireless settings.

	WAN Connection Type				Wireless Settings	Test Your Connection
Region and Time zone						Summary
Wireless 2.4GHz:				Enable Wireless Radio
Network Name(SSID):			TP-LINK_8815			Hide SSID
Password:			12345670
Wireless 5GHz:				Enable Wireless Radio
Network Name(SSID):
			TP-LINK_8815_5G			Hide SSID

Password: 12345670

Back Next

F Confirm your settings, and then click Save to continue or Back to make changes.

WAN Connection Type	Wireless Settings	Test Your Connection

Region and Time zone

Region:

Time Zone:

WAN Connection Type:

Wireless 2.4GHz

Name(SSID):

Password:

Wireless 5GHz

Name(SSID):

Password:

Summary

United States

(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time

Dynamic IP

On TP-LINK_7AFF 12345670

On TP-LINK_7AFF_5G 12345670

Back Save

G Test your Internet connection, then click Finish to quit the Quick Setup.

	WAN Connection Type	Wireless Settings	Test Your Connection
Region and Time zone			Summary

Congratulations!

You have completed the Quick Setup process.

Click Test Internet Connection below, then click Finish.

Test Internet Connection

Back Finish

USB Features

Use the USB 3.0 ports for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing across your local network. You can also set up an FTP server to access your files remotely through the Internet.

USB 3.0 Port

	Remote Access	Media Sharing	Local Storage	Printer Sharing
	via FTP Server		Sharing

To learn more about the USB features, visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code.

Configure via Tether App

TP-LINK's 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 start?

1Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

2Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the home network.

3Launch 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?

If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically.

Verify if http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser.

Use another web browser and try again.

Reboot your router and try again.

Disable and enable the the network adapter in use again.

Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem via an Ethernet. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.

Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 and run the setup again.

Reboot your router and try again.

For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, log into the Web Management page of the router, and go to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, click Use Current Computer MAC Address and then click Save.

Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?

While the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the back until the LED blinks.

Log into the Web Management page of the router, and go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore > Factory Default Restore, click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically.

Q4. What can I do if I forgot my Web Management password?

Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use the default admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in.

Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?

If you have not changed the default Wireless Password, it can be found on the product label of the router.

Log into the Web Management page, go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.

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