TP-LINK ARCHER C6, AC1200 User Manual [nl]

Quick Installation Guide

Internet

Power

On / O

Wireless Dual Band Router

Images may dier from actual products.

Connect the Hardware 1

If your internet is from an Ethernet outlet, connect the router’s Internet port to the Ethernet outlet, then follow Step 4 and 5.

If you already have a router and want to configure this new router as an access point to extend your network, refer to the Access Point Mode section on the back page.

Internet

ModemPower adapter

Power adapter

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

Connect the modem to the router’s Internet port with an Ethernet cable.

Router

Connect the power

adapter to the router and turn on the router.

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

Verify that the following LEDs are solid on to

confirm the hardware is connected correctly.

Power

Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi On/Off button on the back for about 3 seconds, then release the button. Both LEDs will turn on.

2.4GHz

5GHz

Internet

Ethernet4

Ethernet

Set Up the Network

Access Point Mode

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

1. Download the Tether app.

Scan for Tether Tether

2. Connect your smartphone to the router.

The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G

3. Connect the router to the internet.

a. Launch the Tether app. Select your model

from the local device list.

b. Create a login password. Follow the steps

to connect to the internet and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

Local Device

Archer XXXX

50-C7-BF-02-EA-DC

Device

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

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).

Wired

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an Ethernet cable.

Wireless

Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router.

Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

2. Connect the router to the internet.

Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Create a password to log in.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.

http://tplinkwifi.net

Password

Confirm Password

Let’s Get Started

Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

In this mode, the router transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one.

Ethernet4Ethernet3Ethernet1Ethernet2Internet

Wired Router Router

Internet

Clients

1. Power on the router.

2. Connect the router’s Internet port to your wired router’s Ethernet port

via an Ethernet cable as shown above.

3. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

4. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Create a password to log in.

5. Go to Advanced

Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save.

Wait for the router to reboot and follow the instructions to complete the setup.

Button Explanation

DESCRIPTIONBUTTON

WPS/

Wi-Fi On/O

Reset

Press and hold for 1 second to enable the WPS function.

Press and hold for about 3 seconds to turn on or o the

wireless function of the router.

Press and hold this button until the Power LED blinks to reset the router to its factory default settings.

Need Help?

Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?

If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically.

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.

Use another web browser and try again.

Reboot your router and try again.

Disable and enable the network adapter being used.

Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?

Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the modem using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider.

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, check the hardware connection.

Reboot your router and try again.

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.

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

With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the back until the Power LED blinks.

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.

Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?

If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it.

Alternatively, refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, then visit http://tplinkwi.net to create a new login password.

Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?

If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label at the bottom of the router.

Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the router’s web management page at http://tplinkwi.net, and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.

For technical support, the user guide and more information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.

Safety Information

· Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.

· Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

· Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

· Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

· Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.