tp-link CR700 Quick Start Guide

Connect the coaxial cable and power adapter to the modem

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router, then power on your modem router.

Wait for about 1 minute until the following LEDs are solid on.

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Quick Installation Guide

AC1750 Wireless Dual Band DOCSIS 3.0

Cable Modem Router

7106506155 REV2.0.1

Connect the Hardware

Internet

Coaxial cablePower adapter

Notes:

Connect your computer to the modem router via a wired or

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1. Keep the power on at all times during this process.

2. If the Internet LED is blinking or off, call your Internet service provider’s
customer service.

3. If the wireless LED is off, press the WiFi ON/OFF button on the back panel,
then check the LEDs again.

wireless connection.

Wired:

Wireless:

Connect the computer to the modem router’s LAN port via an Ethernet cable.

On your computer, select and connect to the modem router’s wireless network.
The default wireless network name (SSID) and password are printed on the
product label at the bottom of the modem router.

Or you can set up a connection via the WPS button, which is on the back panel
of the modem router. For more information about WPS, refer to the User Guide at
www.tp-link.com.

Activate the Modem Router

Enjoy the Internet

Get your Internet service account information and the modem

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router’s product label ready for activating your modem router. To
access the Internet, the modem router needs to be activated.

Model:Archer CR700 ver:1.0

S/N:XXXXXXXXXXXXX

MAC:XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX

Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXXX

SSID:TP-LINK_XXXX

SSID:TP-LINK_XXXX_5G

Serial Number

MAC Address

Wi-Fi Password/PIN
SSID

After activating your modem router successfully, wait for about 10
minutes till these LEDs become solid on, then you can enjoy
the Internet.

If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to

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“obtain an IP address dynamically”.

Launch a web browser, and visit any website. You will be
automatically redirected to your service provider’s self-activation
page.

Follow the on-screen self-activation instructions to activate the
modem router. If the self-activation page does not show up,
please call your service provider’s customer service to activate
the modem router.

For Comcast and Time Warner Cable (TWC):

Comcast Xfinity www.comcast.com1-800-934-6489

1-855-704-4503 www.timewarnercable.comTime Warner Cable

The contact information listed might change. You can also find the contact number
in your monthly Internet service billing statement.

If you want to customize the wireless network, please filp this
piece of paper to see detailed instructions.

Note:

If the Internet is not accessible, contact your Internet service provider and make sure that the
modem router is activated.

Customize the Wireless Network

*On the back panel

Reset

LED Indicators

USB Features

1. Connect your computer to the modem router via a wired or wireless
connection.

2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkmodem.net or
http://192.168.1.1. Use admin for both username and password,
then click Login.

Note:

If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q2.

http://tplinkmodem.net

admin

admin

Login

3. Go to Basic > Wireless to personalize your wireless network name
(SSID) and password, then click Save.

Once done, you will need to reconnect to your wireless network
using the new SSID and password.

Note:

To enable and customize guest network, go to Basic > Guest Network.

LED Status Indication

(Power)

(Downstream)

(Upstream)

(Internet)

(LAN)

(Wireless)

(WPS)

(USB)

On/Off

White

Green

Flashing

Off

White

Green

Flashing

Off

On/Off

Flashing

On

Off

On/Off

On/Off

Flashing

On

Flashing

Off

Power is on or off.

The modem router is synchronized with one channel.

The modem router is synchronized with more than one

channel.

The modem router is scanning for downstream channels.

The initialization is not started, or has failed.

The modem router is synchronized with one channel.

The modem router is synchronized with more than one

channel.

The modem router is synchronizing with upstream channels.

The initialization is not started, or has failed.

Internet service is available or is not available.

The modem router is initialzing.

At least one LAN port is connected.

No LAN port is connected.

The wireless network is enabled or disabled.

The LED stays on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is

established, then turns off.

WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.

A USB device is detected and ready to use.

A USB device is being detected.

No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

The USB ports can be used for media sharing, storage sharing and
printer sharing within your local network. You can also set up an FTP
server to access your files remotely through the Internet.

USB Ports for Sharing

Remote Access via
FTP Server

Local Storage Sharing

Media Sharing

Printer Sharing

To learn more about the USB features, visit

http://tp-link.com/app/usb,

or simply scan the QR code.

Safety Information

The product should be connected to cable distribution system that grounded
(earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in
particular Section 820.93 - Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

A1. Make sure the coaxial cable, Ethernet cable and power adapter are

plugged in correctly.

A2. Contact your Internet service provider to make sure the modem router

is activated.

A3. Contact our Technical Support if the problem persists.

Q2. What can I do if the login page 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. Make sure http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1 is correctly

entered in the web browser.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your modem router and try again.
A5. Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.

Q3. What can I do if I forgot my password?

For the web management page password:

A. Refer to FAQ > Q4 to reset the modem router, and then use the default

admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
For the default wireless password:

A1. The default Wi-Fi Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the

modem router.

A2. If the default wireless password has been changed, log into the web

management page and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your
password.

For the Guest Network password:

A. Log into the web management page and go to Basic > Guest Network to

retrieve or reset the password.

Q4. How do I restore the modem router to its factory default settings?

A1. With the modem router powered on, press and hold the

Reset button on the rear panel of the modem router for
approximately 5 seconds until all LEDs turn back on,
then release the button.

A2. Log in to the web management page of the modem

router. Go to Advanced > System tools > Backup &
Restore and click Reset. The modem router will restore
and reboot automatically.

For advanced configuration, refer to the User Guide which can be downloaded at
http://www.tp-link.us/support/download.

For additional FAQs, visit http://www.tp-link.us/support/faq.

For further assistance, contact Technical Support at 1-866-225-8139 or visit
http://www.tp-link.us/support/contact.

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