This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the router
appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also
released with each TP-LINK router, you are suggested to configure your router for quick
Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get
started with a further configuration.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
ConventionDescription
routerStands for Archer C50 Wireless Dual Band Router without any explanation.
Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the device,
parameters
screenshots
Blue ItalicHyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to
your demand.
The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual web page of
your device due to the various firmware versions. Please just configure your product
based on the actual web page.
Blue
>
Note:
Tips:
symbols on the web
page
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 means the MAC Filtering function 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.
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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
1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
The Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-router and Wireless AP. The AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router delivers exceptional
range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)
networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Your wireless
connections are radio band selectable to avoid interference in your area.
Fast Wireless Speed with 802.11ac
The Archer C50 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac, 3 times
faster than wireless N speeds and delivering a combined wireless data transfer rate
of up to 1.2Gbps. With 300Mbps over the 2.4GHz band and 867Mbps wireless speeds
over the crystal clear 5GHz band, the Archer C50 is the superior choice for seamless HD
streaming, online gaming and other bandwidth-intensive tasks.
Dual Band Connections for Lag-Free Work and Entertainment
The Archer C50 operates over both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring amazing
wireless performance. Simultaneous Dual Band offers you the flexibility of two
dedicated networks – with multiple times the bandwidth for your needs. Simple
tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while
bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed
by the 5GHz band – all at the same time.
Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing
Using the USB 2.0 port, you can share a printer with multiple computers and devices
on your network and can also share files & media at home or via the FTP server while
away from home.
Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or
office network in a controlled manner without exposing private Wi-Fi access codes or
other personal data.
Parental Control
Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to deploy restricted access for children
or staff. With URL blocking, you can easily set up a black or white list to limit the level
of web access.
Tether APP
TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your
devices.
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1. 2. Main Features
• Complies with IEEE 802.11ac.
• One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation
RJ45 Ethernet ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
• Provides USB 2.0 port supporting storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.
• Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/ Static IP/ PPPoE/
PPTP/ L2TP/ BigPond Cable Internet access.
• Supports simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections for 1167Mbps of total available
bandwidth.
• Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, DMZ host and UPnP.
• Supports 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 Control and Access Control.
• Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
• Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List).
• Supports Traffic Statistics.
• Supports IPv6.
• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
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1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. Top View
The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (view from left to right). You can check
the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
NameStatusIndication
OnSystem initialization completes.
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.
(Power)
(2.4GHz Wireless)
(5GHz Wireless)
(Internet)
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.
GreenThe router is connected to the Internet.
OrangeThe WAN port is connected, but there is no Internet connection.
OffThe WAN port is not connected.
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LED Explanation
NameStatusIndication
OnAt least one LAN port is connected.
(LAN)
OffNo LAN port is connected.
OnThe USB device is identified and ready to use.
(USB)
(WPS)
FlashingThe USB device is being identified.
Off
On/Off
Flashing
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel
No USB device is plugged into the USB port or the USB device is not
identified or USB device has been safely ejected.
Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established and
automatically turns Off about 5 minutes later.
A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS. This
process may take up to 2 minutes.
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
Wi-Fi Button
Press this Wi-Fi button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function
of your router.
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ItemDescription
Used as WPS button: 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
WPS/Reset
between the router and client devices and automatically configure wireless
security for your wireless network.
Used as RESET button: Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset
the router.
Internet Port
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
USB 2.0For connecting to a 2.0 USB storage device or a 2.0 USB printer.
Power On/Off ButtonPress this button to power on or off the router.
PowerFor connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
This port is where you’ll connect to the DSL/Cable modem, or Ethernet.
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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Router
• Connect Your Router
Chapter 2
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.
• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
Note:
The diameter of the screw ranges from 3.5 mm to 8 mm, and the distance between two screws is 105 mm. The screw
that projects from the wall needs around 4.5 mm base, and the length of the screw needs to be at least 20 mm to
withstand the weight of the product.
2. 2. Connect Your Router
Follow the steps below to connect your router.
1. 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.
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Po
Internet
Power adapter
4
Router
1
2
wer adapter
Modem
3
1 ) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2 ) Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
3 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4 ) Turn on the router.
5 ) Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.
Power
On
2.4G
On
Note:
If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds
and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later.
5G
On
Internet
On (Green)
2. 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
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close to
• 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.
• 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.
close to
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Chapter 3
Log into Your Router
Chapter 3
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the rouer. The Web-based
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.
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. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you‘ve set for
the router. The default one is admin for both username and password.
Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ.
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Chapter 4
Set Up Internet
Connections
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 provided
IPv6 service.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Quick Setup
• Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings
• Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
Chapter 4
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 “4. 3. 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 password you set for the router.
2. Go to 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. If you use DSL line and you are only provided 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
more information such as IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, choose Static IP. Contact your ISP if you are
not sure about the Internet connection information.
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.
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Note:
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/password to regain access to the Internet.
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 WiFi device can connect to the Internet!
Tips:
You can connect your computer to the router’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable to join the local area network. You
can also find and select the wireless network name on your WiFi device to join the WiFi 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.
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Follow the steps below to check or modify your Internet connection settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Basic > Internet on the left to enter the setting page.
3. Select your Internet connection type from the drop-down list.
Note:
If you are unsure 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.
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.
5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username, password and choose the Secondary
Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according
to the Secondary Connection.
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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 succeed, the screen will display as follows. Here we take PPPoE
as an example.
Tips:
1. If your Internet connection type is Bigpond Cable, please go to Advanced > Network > Internet.
2. If you use Dynamic IP and PPPoE and you are provided any other parameters that are not required on the page,
please go to Advanced > Network > Internet to complete the configuration.
3. If you still cannot connect to the Internet, refer to FAQ for further instructions.
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4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types:
PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, 6to4 tunnel.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > IPv6 to log into the configuration page.
3. Select the Internet connection type provided by ISP.
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Tips:
If you do not know what your Internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to already known
information provided by your ISP.
4. Fill in information as required by different connection type. (IPv6 Address must be
filled.)
1 ) Static IP: Fill in blanks and click Save.
2 ) Dynamic IP: Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click
Save to finish the configuration.
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3 ) PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password, and select the Addressing Type.
Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to finish
the configuration.
4 ) 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this
connection type. (Go to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings
for more information.) Click Save to finish the configuration.
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5. Configure the IPv6 LAN settings. Leave the settings as default, and click Save to save
the settings.
Tips:
Find Help on the management interface to know more about items.
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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Chapter 5
Guest Network
This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your
main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can
create a guest network for them. In addition, you can limit the network authorities for
guests to ensure network security and privacy.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Create Guest Network
• Customize Guest Network Options
Chapter 5
5. 1. Create Guest Network
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network.
3. Create a 2.4GHz or 5GHz guest network according to your needs.
1 ) Enable Wireless Network 2.4GHz or Wireless Network 5GHz.
2 ) Set an easy-to-identify SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests
and other people to manually input this SSID for Wi-Fi access.
3 ) Set Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal, keep the default Version and Encryption
values, and set an easy-to-remember Password.
4. Click Save. Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and
password you set!
Tips:
To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and find the Guest Network section.
5. 2. Customize Guest Network Options
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network.
3. Customize guest network options according to your needs.
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