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Configuring The Router - TP-Link Archer C3200 Quick Installation Manual

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Configuring the Router

1.
Connect your computer to the router (wired or wireless).
Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
Wireless
Connect wirelessly by using the SSIDs
(network names) and Wireless Password
printed on the product label at the bottom
of the router.
You can also connect by pressing the WPS
button
on the front panel of the router.
For more information about WPS, refer to
the User Guide at www.tp-link.com.
2.
Configure the router via a web browser.
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Enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar of a web
browser. Use admin for both username and password, and click Login.
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkwifi.net
admin
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Login
Create a new username and password, then click Confirm. Re-login using the
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new credentials.
New Username:
User_123
New Password:
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Middle
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Confirm New Password:
Click Quick Setup, select your time zone, and click Next.
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Internet Connection Type
Wireless Settings
Time Zone
Time Zone:
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US Canada)
Select your Internet Connection Type, or click Auto Detect if you are unsure of
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what your connection type is. Click Next and follow the instructions.
Time Zone
Auto Detect
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
L2TP
PPTP
Note:
If you are not sure which Internet Connection Type you have, use Auto Detect or contact
your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
Use the default or change the wireless settings, and click Next.
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Note: If you change the default SSID and password, please note the new wireless settings.
Time Zone
Please set the SSIDs and passwords for 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks.
Wireless Network (2.4GHz):
Wireless Network Name(SSID):
Password:
Wireless Network (5GHz-1):
Wireless Network Name(SSID):
Password:
Wireless Network (5GHz-2):
Wireless Network Name(SSID):
Password:
Confirm your settings, and then click Save.
F
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Test your Internet connection, then click Finish to complete the Quick Setup.
High
Time Zone
Confirm
Congratulations!
You have completed the Quick Setup process.
Click Test Internet Connection below, then click Finish.
Test Internet Connection
Connection Test
Note: If you have customized the SSID (wireless name) and password during the configuration, you will
Summary
have to reconnect your wireless devices to the new wireless network.
Tether App
Exit
Next
To conveniently manage your network, scan the QR code to
download the Tether app on your mobile device.
Internet Connection Type
Wireless Settings
Connection Test
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Next
Internet Connection Type
Wireless Settings
Connection Test
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Enable
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Enable
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Enable
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_2
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Internet Connection Type
Wireless Settings
Connection Test
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USB Features
Use the USB ports for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing across your
local network. You can also set up an FTP server to access your files remotely through
the Internet.
USB 2.0 Port
Remote Access
Media Sharing
via FTP Server
To learn more about the USB features, visit the web site:
http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. 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. 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.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
A5. Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.
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 using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Next
A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the router, and go to Basic > Network
Map to check whether the Internet IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run the
Quick Setup again; otherwise, recheck the hardware connection.
A3. 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.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
A1. While the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the back for
about 7 seconds until all LEDs go off, then release the button.
A2. 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 can I do if I forgot my web management password?
Finish
A. Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use the default admin (all
lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
A1. If you haven't changed the default Wireless Password, it can be found on the
product label at the bottom of the router.
A2. If you have changed the default Wireless Password, log in to the router's Web
Management page, and go to Basic > Wireless to obtain or reset your wireless
password.
USB 3.0 Port
Local Storage
Printer Sharing
Sharing
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