TP-Link AC750 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. TP-Link Manuals
  4. Wireless Router
  5. AC750 Archer C2
  6. User manual

TP-Link AC750 User Manual

Wireless dual band gigabit router archer c2
Hide thumbs Also See for AC750:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: User Manual , Installation Manual

User Guide

AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Archer C2
REV5.0.0
1910012133

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for TP-Link AC750

Summary of Contents for TP-Link AC750

  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C2 REV5.0.0 1910012133...

  • 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 ............36 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 Get to Know About Your Router LED Explanation Name Status Indication The system has started up successfully. The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not Flashing (Power) disconnect or power off your router. Power is off. The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel. Item Description Ethernet Ports (4/3/2/1) For connecting your PCs or other wired network devices to the router. Internet Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet port.

  • 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 Connect to the Internet 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 Connect to the Internet 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 5G 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 Connect to the Internet Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Log In

    Chapter Log In This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the router.
  • Page 14 Chapter 3 Log In 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 • Parental Controls • Network • Status • Dual Band Selection • Advanced Routing • Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) •...

  • Page 16: Status

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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 Configure the Router • Operation Mode - The current wireless working mode in use. • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the Router is enabled or disabled. • Name(SSID) - The SSID of the Router. •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 Configure the Router Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click Release to release the IP parameters. • 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.
  • Page 19 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • 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. • Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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. • Authentication Type - Choose an authentication type.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • User Name/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Addressing Type - Choose the addressing type given by your ISP, either Dynamic IP or Static IP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Configure the Router Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background. PPTP If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP. •...

  • Page 23: Bigpond Cable

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect 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.

  • Page 24: Lan

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect 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.

  • Page 25: Dual Band Selection

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address in this field. Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.

  • Page 26: Wireless (2.4Ghz Or 5Ghz)

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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 (2.4GHz or 5GHz) > Basic Settings (2.4GHz or 5GHz).

  • Page 27: Wps

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 4. 2. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to your router’s network quickly via WPS. Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled.
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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 29: Wireless Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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 (2.4GHz or 5GHz) > Wireless Security. 3. Configure the security settings of your wireless network and click Save.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. •...

  • Page 31: Wireless Mac Filtering

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 4. 4. Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering is used to deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access your network by their MAC addresses. I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access my network by their MAC addresses.

  • Page 32: Wireless Advanced

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Done! Now only client A and client B can access your network. 4. 4. 5. Wireless Advanced 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) >...

  • Page 33: Wireless Statistics

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100. • RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame.

  • Page 34: Guest Network

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Sent Packets - Packets sent by the wireless client. • SSID - SSID that the station associates with. 4. 5. Guest Network Guest Network allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your host network.

  • Page 35: Dhcp

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • 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 Client List

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Address Lease Time - The Address Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed to connect to the router with the current dynamic IP Address. When time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1 ~ 2880 minutes.

  • Page 37: Address Reservation

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Assigned IP - The IP address that the outer has allocated to the DHCP client. • Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user. You cannot change any of the values on this page.

  • Page 38: Virtual Server

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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. 4. 7. 1. Virtual Server When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the internet, Virtual Servers can realize the service and provide it to internet users.

  • Page 39: Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 5. Leave the status as Enabled and click Save. Note: • It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. •...

  • Page 40: Dmz

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. Leave the status as Enabled and click Save. Note: • You can add multiple port triggering rules as needed. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • If the application you need is not listed in the Common Applications list, please enter the parameters manually.

  • Page 41: Upnp

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Go to Forwarding > DMZ. 4. Select Enable and enter the IP address 192.168.0.100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed. 5. Click Save. Done! You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players.

  • Page 42: Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Click Disable Enable according to your needs. 4. 8. Security This function allows you to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these network security functions. 4. 8. 1. Basic Security 1.

  • Page 43: Advanced Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • - VPN Passthrough must be enabled if you want to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP or L2TP protocols to pass through the router’s firewall. • PPTP Passthrough - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point- to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • DoS Protection - Denial of Service protection. Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the DoS protection function. Only when it is enabled, will the flood filters be enabled. Note: Dos Protection will take effect only when the Statistics in System Tool >...

  • Page 45: Local Management

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 8. 3. Local Management 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Security > Local Management, and you can block computers in LAN from accessing the router.

  • Page 46: Parental Controls

    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.

  • Page 47: Access Control

    If you want to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA on the LAN to access www.tp-link.com only, please follow the steps below: 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. 4. Go to Access Control >...
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3 ) Click Save. 5. Go to Access Control > Rule and add a new access control rule. 1 ) Click New. 2 ) Give a name for the rule in the Description field. Select host_1 from the LAN host drop-down list;...

  • Page 50: Advanced Routing

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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. Done! Now only the specific host(s) can visit the target(s) within the scheduled time period.

  • Page 51: System Routing Table

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. • Gateway - This is the IP address of the default gateway device that allows the contact between the router and the network or host.

  • Page 52: Bandwidth Control

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. 12. Bandwidth Control 4. 12. 1. Control Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Bandwidth Control. 3. Configure the bandwidth as needed and click Save. The values you configure for the Egress Bandwidth and Ingress Bandwidth should be less than 100,000Kbps.

  • Page 53: Ip&Mac Binding

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Modify - Click Modify/Delete to edit/delete the rule. ¾ To add a Bandwidth control rule: 1. Click New. 2. Enter the information as the figure shown below. 3. Click Save. 4. 13. IP&MAC Binding IP &...

  • Page 54: Arp List

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Enter the MAC address and IP address. 4. Click Save. ¾ To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Select the desired entry in the table. 2. Click Edit Delete Selected. 4. 13. 2. ARP List To manage a device, you can observe the device on the LAN by checking its MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you can also configure the items.

  • Page 55: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Note: An item can not be loaded to the IP & MAC Binding list if the IP address of the item has been loaded before. Error warning will prompt as well. Likewise, Load All only loads the items without interference to the IP & MAC Binding list. 4.

  • Page 56: Comexe Ddns

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router No-ip DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.noip.com, the following page will appear. To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider. 2.

  • Page 57: Ipv6

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name received from your dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4.

  • Page 58: Ipv6 Wan

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • WAN - This section shows the current IPv6 information of the router’s WAN port, including Connection Type, IPv6 Address information, IPv6 Default Gateway, Primary IPv6 DNS Secondary IPv6 DNS. • LAN - This section shows the current IPv6 information of the router’s LAN port, including IPv6 Address Assign Type,...
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • PPPoEv6 - Connections which use PPPoEV6 that requires a username and password. • Tunnel 6to4 - Connections which use 6to4 address assignment. Dynamic IPv6 • IPv6 Address - The IPv6 address assigned by your ISP dynamically. •...

  • Page 60: Static Ipv6

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Static IPv6 • IPv6 Address - Enter the IPv6 address provided by your ISP. • Prefix Length - The length of IPv6 address prefix. • IPv6 Gateway - Enter the default gateway provided by your ISP. •...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Configure the Router PPPoEv6 • PPP Username/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Authentication Type – Choose one authentication type from AUTO-AUTH, PAP, CHAP and MS-CHAP. • Addressing Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address: SLAAC (Stateless address auto-configuration) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.

  • Page 62: Ipv6 Lan

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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.

  • Page 63: System Tools

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automatically, and the device will delegate it to the LAN. • Static - Configure the Site Prefix Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your ISP to get more information before you configure them. Tips: If your IPv6 wan connection type is “Tunnel 6to4”, the Site Prefix Configuration Type should be “Static”...

  • Page 64: Diagnostic

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router ¾ To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable DaylightSaving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start field. 3. Select the end time from the drop-down list in the field. 4.

  • 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 Configure the Router 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 Configure the Router ¾ To backup configuration settings: 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.

  • Page 68: System Log

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 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 should I do if I forget 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 should 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

    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 (2014/53/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

  • Page 81: Industry Canada Statement

    Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

  • Page 82: Safety Information

    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;...

Table of Contents