Tp-Link ARCHER C50 Quick Start Guide

Quick Installation Guide

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router

7106506176 REV2.0.2

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.

Power adapter

Internet

Modem

Router

Turn o the modem,

and remove the backup battery if it has one.

Connect the modem to the

Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.

Turn on the router.

Verify that the hardware

connection is correct by checking these LEDs.

Turn on the modem, and

then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

Power

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.

2.4GOn5G

Internet

Configure the Router

Select your Internet Connection Type, or click Auto Detect if you are unsure of

what your connection type is. Click Next and follow the instructions.

USB Features

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 printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.

2. Configure the router using a web browser

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.

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

http://tplinkwifi.net

admin

Set up a new username and password, then click Confirm. Re-login using the new

credentials.

Set up a new username and password

New Username:

New Password:

Confirm New Password:

Select your time zone, and click Next.

Internet Connection Type

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Wireless Settings

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Confirm

Connection Test

Internet Connection Type

Time zone

Auto Detect

Dynamic IP

Static IP

PPPoE

L2TP

PPTP

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.

Internet Connection Type

Time zone

Wireless 2.4GHz:

Network Name(SSID):

Password:

Wireless 5GHz:

Network Name(SSID):

Password:

Confirm your settings, and then click Save.

Note: For wireless devices, you may have to reconnect to the wireless network if you have changed the default Network Name or Password in Step E.

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

Internet Connection Type

Time zone

Enable Wireless Radio

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Enable Wireless Radio

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Wireless Settings

Summary

Wireless Settings

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Wireless Settings

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Connection Test

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Connection Test

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Connection Test

Congratulations!

You have completed the Quick Setup process. Click Test Internet Connection below, then click Finish.

Test Internet Connection

Finish

Tether App

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.

USB Port for Sharing

Remote Access via FTP Server

Media Sharing

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

Local Storage Sharing

Printer Sharing

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What can I do if the login page 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 Basic >

Network Map page to check whether the Internet 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

Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, click Use Current Computer

MAC Address and click Save, then reboot both the modem and the router.

A4. Reboot your router and try again.

Q3. H

ow 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 Advanced > System

tools > Backup & Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and

reboot automatically.

Time zone

Time zone:

-Please Select-

Summary

Exit Next

To conveniently manage your network, scan the QR code to download the Tether app on your mobile device.

Q4.

What can I do if I forgot my web management password

A. 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?

A1.

The factor

router. A2. Log in to the router’s Web Management page, and go to Basic > Wireless to

obtain or reset your wireless password.

y default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the