Tp-Link ARCHER C7 Quick Start Guide

Quick Installation Guide

AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

7106505288 REV3.0.0

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 Archer C7’s Internet port.

Power adapter

Archer C7

Turn on the Archer C7.

Power adapter

Internet

Modem

Turn o the modem,

and remove the backup battery if it has one.

Connect the modem to the

Internet port on your Archer C7 with an Ethernet cable.

Turn on the modem, and

then wait 2 minutes for it to restart.

Verify that the following LEDs are

on and stable before continuing with the configuration.

Power

System

Flashing

2.4G

Flashing

Internet

On/Flashing

Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, please turn on the Wireless On/Off switch on the rear panel. And 5 seconds later check the LEDs again.

Configure via Web Browser

USB Features

Connect your computer to the Archer C7 (Wired or Wireless)

Wired

Ethernet cable

Wireless

Use the default wireless network name (SSID) and password printed on the product label at the bottom of the Archer C7 to connect wirelessly.

Configure the Archer C7 with 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 user name and password, and then click on ‘Login’.

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

http://tplinkwifi.net

admin

Choose the frequency you prefer and then click Next.

Quick Setup - Wireless Dual Band Selection

Concurrently with 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)

Only work in 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n)

Only work in 5GHz (802.11a/n/ac)

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Verify or Change the Wireless Network Settings. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

Note: You may customize your 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network name and password. Once done, the wireless connection will disconnect automatically, and you must then use the new wireless network name/password to regain access to the Internet.

Quick Setup - Wireless 2.4GHz & 5GHz

Wireless Network Name (SSID):

Region:

Wireless Security:

PSK Password:

TP-LINK_A4B4/TP-LINK_A4B3_5G

United States

Disable Security

Enable Security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)

12345670

No Change

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Finish the configuration.E

Quick Setup - Finish

Congratulations!

The basic internet and wireless settings are finished, please click Finish button and test your internet connection. If it is failed, please reboot your modem and wait 2 minute or run the Quick Setup again.

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Finish

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

Twin USB sharing ports

Remote Access via FTP Server

Note: To learn more about the USB features, retrieve the Resource CD attatched in the package, visit the website http://tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code with your smart devices.

Media Sharing

Local Storage Sharing

Printer Sharing

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What can I do if the login window 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’ or ‘http://192.168.0.1’ is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter ‘http://192.168.1.1’ in the web browser. A3. Use another web browser and try again. A4. Reboot your Archer C7 and try again. A5. Disable then reenable the network adapter in use.

Click ‘Quick Setup’ on the left menu, and click ‘Next’. Select your Connection

Type and if you are unsure what your connection type is, select ‘Auto-Detect’. Click ‘Next’ and follow the instruction to continue.

Quick Setup - WAN Connection Type

Auto-Detect

Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)

Static IP

PPPoE/Russian PPPoE

L2TP/Russian L2TP

PPTP/Russian PPTP

Note: For users in some areas (such as Russia, Ukraine etc.), please contact your ISP to choose

connection type manually.

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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.

Then, how to begin?

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

Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the home

network.

Launch the Tether App, and start managing your home network.

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 via Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider. A2. Open a web browser, enter ‘http://tplinkwifi.net’ or ‘http://192.168.0.1’ and try to set up again. A3. Reboot your Archer C7 and try again. A4. For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, log in to the Web Management page of the Archer C7, and go to ‘Advanced’ -> ‘Network’ -> ‘MAC Clone’ , click on ‘Clone MAC Address’ and then click on ‘Save’.

Q3. How do I restore the Archer C7 to its factory default settings?

A1. While the Archer C7 is powered on, press and hold the ‘Reset/WPS’ button on the back until the power LED blinks. A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the Archer C7, and go to ‘Advanced’ -> ‘System tools’->’Factory Defaults’, click ‘Restore’, then wait until the loading progress bar completes.

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

A. Restore the Archer C7 to its factory default settings and then use the default User Name and Password ’admin’ to log in.

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

A. Log in to the Archer C7’s Web Management page, and then go to ‘Basic’->’Wireless’ to obtain the wireless password.