tp-link Archer C20 V4 Quick Installation Guide
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Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are not on, please press and hold the Wi-Fi/WPS button on the rear panel for about 5 seconds until they are on.
Connecting the Hardware
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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 follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to confirm the hardware is connected correctly.
Quick Installation Guide AC750 Wireless Dual Band Router
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Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
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3 Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Connect the modem to the routers Internet port with an Ethernet cable.
The TP-Link router supports various features, such as Guest Network, Parental Controls, Access Control and more. You can log in to the routers web management page http://tplinkwifi.net to apply these functions. For instructions, please refer to the User Manual at www.tp-link.com.
More Features
Tether App
How to begin? 1. Download the TP-Link Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google
Play Store. 2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the home network. 3. Launch the Tether app and start managing your home network. Scan to download
The TP-Link Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your router.
View information about clients connected to your router
Block unwelcome users from connecting to your network
Set up Parental Controls with access time
Change the basic wireless network settings
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Configuring the Router Connecting your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Configure the router using a web browser
Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
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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Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
B Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial configuration. Note: If you are not sure of the WAN Connection Type, please click Auto-Detect.
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Auto-Detect Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases) Static IP PPPoE/Russian PPPoE L2TP/Russian L2TP PPTP/Russian PPTP
Note: For users in some areas (such as Russia, Ukraine etc.), please contact your ISP to choose connection type manually.
Quick Setup - WAN Connection Type
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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 setting to obtain an IP address and DNS service 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 then enable the network adapter.
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 via 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 Status page to check whether the WAN 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 Network > MAC Clone, click Clone 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 of the router until all the LEDs turn on momentarily. Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults and click Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password? Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
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 to the router via an Ethernet cable. Log in to the web management page, and go to W