tp-link Archer C1200 v2 Quick Installation Guide
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4 Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
Connect the Hardware
Verify that the following LEDs are solid on to confirm the hardware is connected correctly.
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Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
Power On
Internet On (Green or Orange)
2.4GHz On
5GHz On
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 routers Internet port, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
Quick Installation Guide
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Power adapter
Router
Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
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2 Connect the modem to the routers Internet port with an Ethernet cable.
Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
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For technical support, the user guide and other information, please visit http://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
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Configure the Cloud Router Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
2. Connect your smartphone to the router.
3. Connect the router to the internet and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
A Launch the Tether app. Select your model from the local device list.
B Create a login password and follow the steps to connect to the internet.
C To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, register and bind a TP-Link ID to your cloud router.
Scan for Tether Tether
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Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
2. Connect the router to the internet.
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Lets Get Started
Confirm Password
Password
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
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Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
Wired Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an Ethernet cable.
1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
Wireless Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router. a 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.
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TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. For example:
TP-Link Cloud Service
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 firmware updates, ensuring your router stays at its best.
One for All Manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices, all from a single TP-Link ID.
Need Help? Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router until the Power LED blinks to reset it, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password.
Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password? If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label at the bottom of the router. Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the routers web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page? If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its 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 should 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, check 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, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the back until the Power LED blinks. Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page 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.
USB Applications With the USB port, its easy to share files and media with multiple devices.
Remote Access Access the USB drive when you are away from home
Local Storage Sharing Share files from the USB drive with devices on your home network
Media Server Play media from the USB drive on your