Led Indicators; Tether App; Faqs - TP-Link Archer C20 Quick Installation Manual

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Select your Connection Type and if you are unsure
what your connection type is, select Auto-Detect.
Click Next and follow the instruction to continue.
Quick Setup - WAN Connection Type
Auto-Detect
Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)
Static IP
PPPoE/Russian PPPoE
L2TP/Russian L2TP
PPTP/Russian PPTP
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Click Next to continue.
Note: You may rename your 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network
name and create your own password. Once done, the wireless
connection will disconnect automatically, and you must then
sign in with the new name and password to regain access to
the Internet.
Quick Setup - Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz
Wireless Network Name:
TP-LINK_XXXX / TP-LINK_XXXX_5G
Region:
Security:
Password:
XXXXXXXX
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Tether App

TP-LINK Tether app lets you conveniently access the router and:
View information about the clients on your network.
Block network access from specific users or devices.
Set up Parental Control with access time and content restrictions.
Change the basic wireless network settings easily.
USB Features
The USB port can be used for media
sharing, storage sharing and print sharing
across your local network. You can also
set up the FTP server to access your files
remotely by connecting to the Internet.
Note: To learn more about the USB features, please visit
http://tp-link.com/app/usb or simply scan the QR code.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change it to obtain an
IP address automatically from the router.
A2. Verify 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.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
A5. Disable the network adapter used currently then enable it again.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
A1. Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the
modem via Ethernet. If not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
A2. Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net and try to set up again.
A3. Reboot your router and try again.
Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, go to Network
> MAC Clone, then click Clone MAC Address and Save.
MAC Clone
WAN MAC Address:
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
Your PC's MAC Address:
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX

LED Indicators

Name
(Power)
(Wireless
2.4G/5G)
(Ethernet)
(Internet)
(WPS)
(USB)
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The Dynamic IP is the suitable connection type for most
cases. Here we take it as an example. On the next page,
the cable modem users may need to clone the MAC
address from their main computer - the computer
connected with the cable modem.
Click Next to continue.
Quick Setup - MAC Clone
No, I do NOT need to clone MAC address.
YES, I need to clone MAC address.
WAN MAC Address:
Your PC's MAC Address:
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Confirm all parameters and then click Save.
Quick Setup - Confirm
Parameters Summary:
Working Mode:
Connection Type:
Wireless 2.4GHz:
Wireless 5GHz:
Restore Factory MAC
Clone MAC Address
Save
Status Indication
Off
Power is off.
On Power is on.
Off The wireless function is disabled.
On
The wireless function is enabled.The router is working on 2.4GHz or 5GHz or both radio band.
Off No device is connected to the Ethernet ports.
On At least one device has connected to the Ethernet ports.
Off The Internet connection is not available.
On
The network is available with a successful Internet connection.
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
Slow Flash
On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function.
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS function.
Quick Flash
Off No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
Flashing A plugged-in USB device is being recognized.
On The USB device has been successfully recognized.
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Restore Factory MAC
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Clone MAC Address
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XXX
XXX
Enabled
Enabled
Back Save
How to begin?
1
Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether app from the
Apple App Store or Google Play.
2
Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the network.
3
Launch the Tether app and start managing your home network.
Remote
Access via
FTP Server
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
A1. While the router is powered on, press
and hold the WPS/Reset button on the
rear panel of the router until all LEDs
turn on momently.
A2. Log in to the Web Management page
of the router, and go to System tools
> Factory Defaults, click Restore, then
wait until the progress bar loading
finishes.
Q4. What can I do if I forget my password?
Web Management page password:
A. Restore the router to its factory default settings and then use the default User Name 'admin' and
Password 'admin' to log in.
Wireless Network password:
A1. The factory default password can be found on the product label printed on the bottom of the router.
A2. If you have changed your password, log in to the router's Web Management
page, go to Wireless > Wireless Security to obtain or reset your password.
Note: If your questions are not answered here, please refer to http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
and click Contact Technical Support for further assistance.
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Choose the frequency you prefer and then click Next.
Quick Setup-Wireless Dual Band Selection
2.4GHz
5GHz
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Click Reboot.
Configurations will take effect after the device reboots.
Quick Setup - Complete
Setup Status:
XXXX: Success
XXXX: Success
XXXX: Success
XXXX: Success
Quit Reboot
WPS/ Wireless
Internet 1 2 Ethernet 3 4 USB
Reset On/Off
USB sharing port
Local
Media Storage
Sharing
Sharing
WPS/ Wireless
Internet 1
WPS/ Reset On/Off Wireless
Internet
Reset On/Off
WPS/Reset Button
Press & Hold 8 seconds
Enjoy!
Now your wired and
wireless devices can
connect to the Internet !
Power
Power
On/Off
Printer
Sharing
Power
2 Ethernet 3 4 USB On/Off Power
Power
1 2 Ethernet 3 4 USB
On/Off
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