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AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router
Archer C50(EU)3.0
REV3.0.0
1910012069

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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router Archer C50(EU)3.0 REV3.0.0 1910012069...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ......................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ......2 1.
  • Page 3 4. 7. 2. Port Triggering ............37 4.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Router

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Panel Layout...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-LINK router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

  • Page 7: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 LED Explanation Name Status Indication System initialization completes. System initialization or firmware upgrade is in progress. Do not Flashing (Power) disconnect or power off the router. Power is off. The 2.4GHz wireless function is working properly. (Wireless) The 2.4GHz wireless function is disabled. The 5.0GHz wireless function is working properly.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Item Description Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router. Press and hold this button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily to reset the router to Reset Button its factory default settings.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Connect To The Internet

    Chapter Connect to the Internet This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...

  • Page 10: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 4 ) Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 5 ) Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs. Power Internet 2.4G Note: If the 2.4G and 5.0G Wi-Fi LEDs are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi/WPS button on the rear panel for more than 5 seconds to turn them on.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here takes an Android phone as an example. 2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router. Close to...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Login

    Chapter Login This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of router.
  • Page 14 Chapter 3 With the web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web- based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to your router.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4. Configure The Router

    Chapter Configure the router This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router. It contains the following sections: • Status • Access Control • Operation Mode • Advanced Routing • Network • Bandwidth Control • Wireless • IP&MAC Binding •...

  • Page 16: Status

    Chapter 4 4. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. •...

  • Page 17: Network

    Chapter 4 • Name(SSID) - The SSID of the Router. • Mode - The current wireless mode which the router works on. • Channel - The current wireless channel in use. • Channel Width - The current wireless channel width in use. •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. • Enable IGMP Proxy - IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is used to manage multicasting on TCP/IP networks.
  • Page 19 Chapter 4 • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. •...
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 your Internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects. • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 • Primary DNS/Secondary DNS - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the router, please select Set DNS server manually and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it as well.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 • Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re- established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want to keep your Internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 • Addressing Type - Choose the addressing type given by your ISP, either Dynamic IP or Static IP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately. • MTU(Bytes) - The default MTU size is “1460” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 BigPond Cable If your ISP provides BigPond cable connection, please select BigPond Cable. • User Name/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name. •...

  • Page 25: Lan

    Chapter 4 on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the Internet again. 4. 2. 2. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 26: Mac Clone

    Chapter 4 4. 2. 3. MAC Clone 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network > Clone. 3. Configure the WAN MAC address and click Save. • WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port.

  • Page 27: Wireless(2.4Ghz Or 5Ghz)

    Chapter 4 4. 4. Wireless(2.4Ghz or 5Ghz) 4. 4. 1. Wireless Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Basic Settings. 3. Configure the basic settings for the wireless network and click Save. •...
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > WPS. 3. Follow one of the following three methods to connect your client device to the router’s Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 2. Select Enter new device PIN, enter your client device’s current PIN in the filed and click Connect. 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method Three: Enter the Router’s PIN 1.

  • Page 30: Wireless Security

    Chapter 4 4. 4. 3. Wireless Security 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security. 3. Configure the security settings of your wireless network and click Save. •...

  • Page 31: Wireless Mac Filtering

    Chapter 4 • WPA /WPA2-Enterprise - It’s based on Radius Server. • Authentication Type - Select Auto, or WPA2. • Encryption - Select Auto, TKIP or AES. • Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server. •...

  • Page 32: Wireless Advanced

    Chapter 4 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. can I do that? 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless MAC Filtering. 3. Click Enable to enable the Wireless MAC Filtering function. 4.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance. •...

  • Page 34: Wireless Statistics

    Chapter 4 • Enable Client Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. This function will be disabled if WDS/Bridge is enabled. • Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially.

  • Page 35: Dhcp

    Chapter 4 7. Click Save. • Allow Guest To Access My Local Network - If enabled, guests can access the local network and manage it. • Guest Network Isolation - If enabled, guests are isolated from each other. • Enable Guest Network Bandwidth Control - If enabled, the Guest Network Bandwidth Control rules will take effect.

  • Page 36: Dhcp Settings

    Chapter 4 4. 6. 1. DHCP Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Settings. 3. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. • DHCP Server - Enable or disable the DHCP server.

  • Page 37: Dhcp Client List

    Chapter 4 4. 6. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of the clients connected to the router. •...

  • Page 38: Forwarding

    Internet can reach devices on the LAN and realize some specific functions. The TP-Link router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 example, the personal website has been built in my home PC (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends on the Internet can visit my website in some way. My PC is connected to the router with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Personal Website Router WAN: 218.18.232.154...

  • Page 40: Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 4. 7. 2. Port Triggering Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host.

  • Page 41: Upnp

    Chapter 4 applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host. Note: DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards.

  • Page 42: Security

    Chapter 4 • UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of operating system need to install the UPnP components). For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which is connected to the Internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 • Firewall - A firewall protects your network from Internet attacks. • SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled by default.

  • Page 44: Advanced Security

    Chapter 4 • FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable. • TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable. •...

  • Page 45: Local Management

    Chapter 4 • Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Check the box to enable or disable this function. • UDP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 500. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the number of the current UPD-FLOOD packets is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately.

  • Page 46: Remote Management

    Chapter 4 MAC addresses can use the password to browse the built-in web pages to perform administrator tasks. 3 ) Click Add, and your PC’s MAC address will also be listed. 4 ) Click Save. Note: If your PC is blocked but you want to access the router again, press and hold the Reset button to reset the router to the factory defaults.

  • Page 47: Access Control

    Chapter 4 For example, you want the children’s PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access www.tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is without any restriction. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
  • Page 48 (for example TP-Link) in the Add URL Address field. Note: Any URL address with keywords in it (e.g. www.tp-link.com) will be blocked or allowed. 3 ) Click Save.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 4. Go to Access Control > Schedule and configure the schedule settings: 1 ) Click New. 2 ) Create a unique description (e.g. schedule_1) for the schedule in the Schedule Description field and set the day(s) and time period. 3 ) Click Save.

  • Page 50: Advanced Routing

    Chapter 4 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled as click Save. 6. Select Enable Internet Access Control to enable Access Control function. 7. Select Allow the packets specified by any enabled access control policy to pass through the Router as the default filter policy and click Save.

  • Page 51: System Routing Table

    Chapter 4 2. Enter the following information. • Destination IP Address - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host that you want to assign to a static route. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

  • Page 52: Bandwidth Control

    Chapter 4 • Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host to which the static route is assigned. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

  • Page 53: Ip&Mac Binding

    Chapter 4 • Description - This is the information about the rules such as address range. • Egress Bandwidth - This field displays the max and min upload bandwidth through the WAN port. The default is 0. • Ingress Bandwidth - This field displays the max and min download bandwidth through the WAN port.

  • Page 54: Binding Settings

    Chapter 4 4. 13. 1. Binding Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to IP & MAC Binding > Binding Settings. 3. Select Enable for ARP Binding. 4. Click Save. ¾...

  • Page 55: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 4 • MAC Address - The MAC address of the listed computer on the LAN. • IP Address - The assigned IP address of the listed computer on the LAN. • Status - Indicates whether or not the MAC and IP addresses are bound. •...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 2. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 1. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.

  • Page 58: Ipv6

    Chapter 4 4. 15. IPv6 This function allows you to enable IPv6 function and set up the parameters of the router’s Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). 4. 15. 1. IPv6 Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 3. Select the WAN Connection Type according to your ISP network topolopy: • Dynamic IPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment. • Static IPv6 - Connections which use static IPv6 address assignment. • PPPoEv6 - Connections which use PPPoEV6 that requires a username and password.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 • MTU(Bytes) - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 • Enable MLD Proxy - Enable the Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Proxy function if you need. PPPoEv6 • PPP Username/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Authentication Type –...

  • Page 62: Ipv6 Lan

    Chapter 4 Tunnel 6to4 • WAN Connection - Display the available wan connection. 4. Click Save. 4. 15. 3. IPv6 LAN 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to IPv6 >...

  • Page 63: System Tools

    Chapter 4 • Address Autoconfiguration Type - RADAD (Router Advertisement Daemon) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server. • Site Prefix Configuration Type - The type of IPv6 address prefix. • Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automatically, and the •...

  • Page 64: Diagnostic

    Chapter 4 5. Select your local time zone. 6. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I NTP Server 7. Click Get GMT to get time from the Internet if you have connected to the Internet. ¾ To set Daylight Saving Time: 1.

  • Page 65: Firmware Upgrade

    4. 16. 3. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the...

  • Page 66: Factory Defaults

    Chapter 4 4. 16. 4. Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values. •...

  • Page 67: Reboot

    Chapter 4 Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A “.bin“ file of the current settings will be stored in your computer. ¾ To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Choose File to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click Restore.

  • Page 68: System Log

    Chapter 4 It is strongly recommended that you change the default username and password of the router, for all users that try to access the router’s web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the router’s username and password. Note: The new username and password must not exceed 15 characters and not include any spacing.

  • Page 69: Faq

    Q1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 70 3 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK.
  • Page 71 4 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click to save the settings. • Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support.
  • Page 72 2 ) Click Save. Note: Log in to the web management page again if the IP address of the router is altered. 3. Survey the SSID to be bridged: 1 ) Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings and click Enable WDS Bridging.
  • Page 73 Q5. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in to with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status to check WAN status: If IP Address is a valid one, please try the methods below and try again: •...
  • Page 74 • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-LINK routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, it may conflict with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can’t access the Internet.
  • Page 75 • Double check the Internet Connection Type. 1 ) Confirm your Internet Connection Type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to Network >...
  • Page 76 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-LINK Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click My Computer...
  • Page 77 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.
  • Page 78 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Page 79 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 80 CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 81 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1.
  • Page 82 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋 開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位 置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項 工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;...
  • Page 83 Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/ EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

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