tp-link CR700 Quick Start Guide

Quick Installation Guide

AC1750 Wireless Dual Band DOCSIS 3.0

Cable Modem Router

7106506155 REV2.0.1

Connect the Hardware

Activate the Modem Router

Enjoy the Internet

1 Connect the coaxial cable and power adapter to the modem router, then power on your modem router.

Internet

Power adapter	Coaxial cable

1 Get your Internet service account information and the modem 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

Serial Number

S/N:XXXXXXXXXXXXX

MAC Address

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

Wi-Fi Password/PIN

Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXXX

SSID:TP-LINK_XXXX

SSID

SSID:TP-LINK_XXXX_5G

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wireless: 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.

2 If your computer is configured with a fixed IP, change it to “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	1-800-934-6489	www.comcast.com
Time Warner Cable	1-855-704-4503	www.timewarnercable.com

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

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 Indicators

	LED	Status	Indication
	(Power)	On/O	Power is on or o .
		White	The modem router is synchronized with one channel.
		Green	The modem router is synchronized with more than one
	(Downstream)		channel.
		Flashing	The modem router is scanning for downstream channels.
		O	The initialization is not started, or has failed.
		White	The modem router is synchronized with one channel.
		Green	The modem router is synchronized with more than one
	(Upstream)		channel.
		Flashing	The modem router is synchronizing with upstream channels.
		O	The initialization is not started, or has failed.
	(Internet)	On/O	Internet service is available or is not available.
		Flashing	The modem router is initialzing.
	(LAN)	On	At least one LAN port is connected.
		O	No LAN port is connected.
	(Wireless)	On/O	The wireless network is enabled or disabled.
		On/O	The LED stays on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is
	(WPS)		established, then turns o .
		Flashing	WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.
		On	A USB device is detected and ready to use.
	(USB)	Flashing	A USB device is being detected.
	*On the back panel	O	No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

USB Features

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	Media Sharing
		FTP Server

	Local Storage 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
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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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