This guide is a complementation of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation
Guide instructs you on quick Internet setup, and this guide provides details of each
function and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your
needs.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the router may vary slightly
depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,
and Internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions
documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention
Blue Italic
Blue
>
Note:
Tips:
symbols on the
web page
Description
Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific
section.
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, including the
menus, items, buttons, etc.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For
example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering
page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
•
click to edit the corresponding entry.
•
click to delete the corresponding entry.
•
click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
•
click to view more information about items on the page.
means the MAC Filtering function
More Info
• The latest firmware and management app can be found at Download Center at http://
www.tp-link.com/support.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside
the package of the router.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
• A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at
http://forum.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at http://www.tp-link.com/support.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your
Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and
shows its main features and appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Main Features
• Panel Layout
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Router
1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s AC3150 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by 4x4 MIMO technology, this router delivers
exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of office/home networks
and the users demanding higher networking performance. Your wireless connections
are radio band selectable to avoid interference in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit
ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.
Making Incredible Speed a Reality
With combined speeds of up to 3150Mbps, the Archer C3150 easily handles demanding
activities at the same time. The router uses the latest innovations in Wi-Fi technology to
create a faster, stronger, more reliable wireless network for your home. With the Archer
C3150, lag, dropped connections, and dead zones will become a thing of the past.
NitroQAM and 4-Stream for Maximum Wi-Fi Speed
The Archer C3150 boasts a powerful combination of advanced Broadcom® NitroQAM™
technology and 4-Stream technology, which boosts wireless speeds up by 25%.
This provides the speed and elite performance that you need to support your most
demanding online applications, including simultaneous 4K streaming and online
gaming.
More Connections and More Speed for Everyone
The Archer C3150 does more than just create faster Wi-Fi, it helps your devices achieve
optimal performance by making communication more efficient. With MU-MIMO
technology, the Archer C3150 can provide four simultaneous data streams, allowing all
connected devices to achieve speeds up to 4X faster than standard AC routers.
Moreover, dynamic Smart Connect technology automatically selects the best available
band for each device.
Extraordinary Home Entertainment
Archer C3150 can support many devices when you invite friends to your large house
to entertain. It can maintain multiple simultaneous HD streaming, online gaming and
other content consumption without lag. The Archer C3150 can provide a maximized
coverage and enable your devices to stay covered, near or far as it. Don’t let your mobile
lifestyle stop the streaming and enjoy your home party.
The Power at the Heart of Your Router
Unlike normal routers, which usually have single core processors, the Archer C3150
features a powerful 1.4GHz dual core processor.
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This unlocks the full potential of MU-MIMO and 4-Stream technologies, helping your
dual band router maximize its performance potential.
Get to Know About Your Router
Coverage for Your Entire Home
Four high-performance dual band antennas and high-powered amplifiers help create
a strong, far-reaching network for your home. Beamforming technology focuses the
Wi-Fi transmission in the direction of your connected devices, concentrating the signal
where you need it the most. This allows you to enjoy fast, stable Wi-Fi in every part of
your home, as well as on the patio, by the pool, and even in the yard.
A Router You Can Show Off
An elegant, minimalist design allows the Archer C3150 to be integrated seamlessly into
the decor of any room. The LED indicators can be switched off to prevent distraction at
night when placed in bedrooms or common spaces.
Plug Into Sharing, Plug Into Stability
You can quickly and easily share photos, music, and other files with family and friends.
Just connect an external hard drive to the Archer C3150’s USB 3.0 port or USB 2.0 port
and immediately start enjoying lightning-fast transfers. To help your wired devices
reach peak performance for smooth gaming and streaming, you can also create fast,
stable wired connections using the four Gigabit Ethernet ports, which transfer data at
speeds up to 10x higher than standard Ethernet ports.
Easy Setup and Use
Whether you prefer the powerful Tether App or the intuitive web interface, you can
set up your Archer C3150 in minutes. The Tether App allows you to manage network
settings, including parental controls and media sharing preferences, from any Android
or iOS device.
1. 2. Main Features
Wireless and Wired Performance
• Complies with IEEE 802.11ac.
• One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100/1000M AutoNegotiation RJ45 Ethernet ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
• Provides a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port supporting file sharing and print server.
• Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/
PPTP/ L2TP Internet access.
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• Supports simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections for 3165Mbps of total available
bandwidth.
• Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
• Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
• Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the
Internet.
• Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
• Supports Parental Controls and Access Control.
• Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
• Provides WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).
• Supports Flow Statistics.
• Supports IPv6.
• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
• Supports OpenVPN server, PPTP VPN server.
• Supports beamforming technology.
• Supports Airtime Fairness technology.
• Supports MU-MIMO technology.
Note:
Future firmware upgrade is required to enable MU-MIMO technology.
1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. Front Panel
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The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (view from top to bottom). You can check
the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
NameStatusIndication
(LED)
(Power)
(Wireless 2.4GHz)
(Wireless 5GHz)
(Internet)
(LAN)
On
Off
OnSystem initialization completes.
Flashing
Off
OnThe wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.
OffThe wireless 2.4 GHz band is disabled.
OnThe wireless 5GHz band is working properly.
OffThe wireless 5GHz band is disabled.
WhiteThe router is connected to the Internet.
OrangeThe WAN port is connected, but there is no Internet connection.
OffThe WAN port is not connected.
OnAt least one LAN port is connected.
OffNo LAN port is connected.
On
All LEDs work normally.
All LEDs are off without affecting the router’s performance.
System initialization or firmware upgrade is in process. Do not
disconnect or power off the router.
Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected
correctly.
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by
WPS function.
(WPS)
(USB1)
(USB2)
Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes
and then turn off.
Flashing
Off
OnThe USB 3.0 device is identified and ready to use.
FlashingThe USB 3.0 device is being identified.
Off
OnThe USB 2.0 device is identified and ready to use.
FlashingThe USB 2.0 device is being identified.
Off
WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes.
Please press the WPS button on other wireless devices that you want
to add to the network while the LED is flashing.
The router is not in the WPS process.
No USB 3.0 device is plugged into the USB port or the USB device is
not identified or USB device has been safely ejected.
No USB 2.0 device is plugged into the USB port or the USB device is
not identified or USB device has been safely ejected.
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1. 3. 2. Back Panel
The router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas (view from
left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.
ItemDescription
InternetThis port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,
LAN4
PowerFor connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
Power On/OffThe switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router.
Antennas
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi
performance.
1. 3. 3. Side Panel
The router’s side panel shows the USB ports and buttons (view from left to right). Refer
to the following for detailed instructions.
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ItemDescription
WiFi On/OffFor turning on/off the WiFi function.
The switch for the reset function. There are two ways to
reset the router’s factory defaults.
Method one: With the router powered on, press and
hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until all
Reset
WPS
LEDs light on (wireless LEDs may not light on if the WiFi
on/off button is off). And then release the button and
wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two: Restore the default setting from 13.
4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settingsof the
router’s Web-based Management.
The switch for the WPS function. Pressing this button
for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If
your client devices, such as wireless adapters, that
support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this
button to quickly establish a connection between the
router and client devices and automatically configure
wireless security for your wireless network.
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
For connecting to a 2.0 USB storage device or a 2.0 USB
printer.
For connecting to a 3.0 USB storage device or a 3.0 USB
printer. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Router
• Connect Your Router
Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 1. Position Your Router
• The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive
heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well
as to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
2. 2. Connect Your Router
Follow the steps below to connect your router.
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.
Router
1. Install the antennas and position them vertically for best signal reception.
2. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
3. Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
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4. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
5. Turn on the router.
6. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the
configuration.
Power
On
Note:
If the 2.4G LED
and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later.
Tips:
For optimum performance, orient the four antennas as shown in the drawing below.
and 5G LED are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds
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2.4G
On
5G
On
Internet
On
0°
7. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet Cable
• Method 2: Wirelessly
Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password/PIN
printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
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• Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.(WPS is not
supported by iOS devices.)
Note:
The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will
be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured
with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.
2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router.
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Chapter 3
Log Into Your Router
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The Webbased utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser,
such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Chapter 3
Log Into Your Router
Follow the steps below to log into your router.
1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your
computer.
2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1. Use
admin for both username and password, and click Login.
Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q3. I cannot log into the router’s web management page,
what can I do?
3. Create a new username and password for subsequent login.
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Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connection
This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is
equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built
in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully
completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides
IPv6 service.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Quick Setup
• Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings
• Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connection
4. 1. Quick Setup
The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router to
access the Internet.
Tips:
If you need the IPv6 Internet connection, please refer to the section of Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection.
Follow the steps below to set up your router to access the Internet.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Click Quick Setup on the top of the page.
3. Select your Time Zone from the drop-down list and click Next.
4. Click Auto Detect and the router will detect your connection type automatically.
Note:
You can also choose the connection type manually. Contact your ISP if you are not sure about the Internet connection
information.
• If you use DSL line and you are only provided with an account name and a password by your ISP, choose PPPoE.
• If you use cable TV or fiber cable, choose Dynamic IP.
• If you are provided with more information such as IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, choose Static IP.
5. In this case, the router automatically detects Dynamic IP as the connection type.
Click Next.
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6. Follow the instructions on the page to decide whether to clone MAC Address. Click
Next.
7. Configure your wireless settings and click Next.
Note:
1. You may customize your 2.4GHz/5GHz SSID and password. Once done, the wireless connection will disconnect
automatically, and you must then use the new SSID and password to regain access to the Internet.
2. Tick Hide SSID if you want to hide this wireless network name.
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8. Confirm the information and click Save.
9. Click Test Internet Connection. If you successfully connect to the Internet, the screen
will display as follows.
10. Now your computer and Wi-Fi devices can connect to the Internet!
Tips:
You can connect your computer to the router’s Etherent port using an Ethernet cable to join the local area network.
You can also find and select the wireless network name on your Wi-Fi device to join the Wi-Fi network.
4. 2. Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
Settings
In this part, you can check your current Internet connection settings. You can also
modify the settings according to the service information provided by your ISP.
Follow the steps below to check or modify your Internet connection settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
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2. Go to Basic > Internet.
3. Select your Internet connection type from the drop-down list.
Note:
If you are unsure of what your connection type is, click Auto Detect. Since different connection types need different
cables and connection information, you can also refer to the demonstrations in Step 4 to judge your connection
type.
4. Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration. Parameters on
the figures are just used for demonstration.
1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP, you need to select whether to clone the MAC address
or not. Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with cable TV or fiber cable.
2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the
corresponding fields.
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3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
PPPoE users usually have DSL cable.
4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username and password and choose the Secondary
Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according
to the Secondary Connection.
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5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the
Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed
according to the Secondary Connection.
5. Click Save to make the settings take effect. To check your Internet connection, click
Network Map on the left of the page.
Note:
It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings valid.
6. After the connection succeeds, the screen will display as follows. Here we take
PPPoE as an example.
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Tips:
1. If you use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided with any other parameters that are not required on the
page, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration.
2. If you still cannot connect to the Internet, refer to FAQ for further instructions.
4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types:
PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge).
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2. Go to Advanced > IPv6.
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3. Select the Internet connection type provided by your ISP.
Tips:
If you do not know what your Internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known
information provided by your ISP.
4. Fill in information as required by different connection types.
1 ) Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save.
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2 ) Dynamic IP: Click Advanced to have more configuration if your ISP requires.
Click Save to save the settings.
3 ) PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to have more
configuration if your ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings.
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4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this
connection type (Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings). Click
Advanced to have more configuration if your ISP requires. Click Save to save
the settings.
5. Configure the IPv6 LAN settings. Leave the settings as default, and click Save.
Tips:
Find Help on the management interface to know more about items.
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6. Click Status to check whether you succeed or not. The following figure is an example
of a successful PPPoE configuration.
Tips:
Visit FAQ if there is no Internet connection.
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