Tp-link C9, AC1900 User Manual

Quick Installation Guide

AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Connect the Hardware

1 Install the antennas.

Power adapter

If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s Internet port, and then follow Step 1, 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.

Internet

Power adapter

Modem

Router

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.

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 on

and solid to confirm the hardware is connected correctly.

Power

Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, please press and hold the WiFi button on the side panel for about 2 seconds. Within a few seconds, both the LEDs should turn solid on.

2.4G On

5G On

Internet

On (Blue or Orange)

Configure the Cloud Router

Connections are available

Wireless Network Connection

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.

TP-Link Cloud Service

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

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G

3. Connect the router to the internet.

A Launch the Tether app. Select Archer C9

from the local device list.

B Create a login password and then enter the

password again to log in.

C Follow the steps to connect to the internet.

Local Device

Archer C9

50-C7-BF-02-EA-DC

Device

4. Register the TP-Link Cloud service.

To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, tap Bind Now when prompted and follow the instructions to register and bind a TP-Link ID to your cloud router.

With TP-Link ID, you can conveniently manage your home network from your smartphone or tablet via the Tether app, no matter where you find yourself.

ArcherC9

This device is not bound to any TP-Link ID. Please bind for remote management and more functions.

iPhone

Bind NowLater

StatusDevices

Method TWO: Via Web Browser

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

Computer Smart Device

Wi-Fi

TP-Link_XXXX

TP-Link_XXXX_5G

√

Connect automatically Connect

< Settings

Wi-Fi

CHOOSE A NETWORK...

TP-Link_XXXX

TP-Link_XXXX_5G

Other...

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 login password and then click Let’s Get Started.

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 to set up the internet connection and register the TP-Link Cloud service.

Time Zone

Internet Connection Type

Wireless Settings

Summary

TP-LINK Cloud Service

USB Applications

With the dual USB ports, it’s easy to share printers, files and media with multiple devices.

WiFi

USB 3.0

TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. For example:

Remote Management

Easily manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.

Timely Upgrade Notifications

Keep informed of the latest rmware updates, ensuring

your router stays at its best.

One for All

Manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices, all from a single TP-Link ID.

You can set up and enjoy cloud functions via the Tether app or through the web management page at http://tplinkwi.net.

To learn more about TP-Link Cloud service and other useful features supported by the router (including Guest Network, Parental Controls, Access Control and more), please refer to the

User Manual at www.tp-link.com.

Need Help?

Q1. What can I do if the login page does not appear?

If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change 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 can 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, recheck 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, press and hold the Reset/WPS button on the back until the Power LED blinks.

Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically.

Q4. What can I do if I forgot my web management 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, press and hold the Reset/WPS button on the back until the Power LED blinks to reset the router, and then visit http://tplinkwi.net to create a new login password.

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

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

Wired

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.

Wireless

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

Ethernet cable

USB 2.0

Local Storage Sharing

Share les from the USB drive with

devices on your home network

Remote Access

Access the USB drive when you are away from home

Printer Sharing

Share a printer with multiple computers connected to the router

Media Server

Play media from the USB drive on your computer and smart devices

To learn more about the USB applications, visit

http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code.

USB 3.0

Q6. How can I mount the router to the wall?

The two mounting brackets coming with the router can help you mount the router to the wall if needed.

Insert the provided mounting brackets into

the slots and push them upwards.

Stick the nail position label on t he wall.

position label

Hammer two nails in through the label’s holes

and pl ace the mount ing brackets on the nails.

For technical support and other information, please visit

http://www.tp-link.com/support