Operation Mode; Wireless Router Mode; Access Point Mode - TP-Link Archer C50 User Manual

Chapter 4
4. 3.

Operation Mode

The router supports two operation modes: Wireless Router mode and Access Point
mode.
4. 3. 1.

Wireless Router Mode

The default Wireless Router mode is required most commonly. In this mode, the device
enables multiple users to share the internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem.
For hardware connection, refer to
4. 3. 2.

Access Point Mode

In this mode, this device can be connected to a wired network and transform the wired
access into wireless one. If you already have a wired router, you can use this mode.
Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3
Internet Ethernet2
Wired Router
1. Find the router's Internet port, and connect it to the Ethernet port (LAN port) of your
existing wired router. Then connect the power adapter and turn on the router.
2. Connect your computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the
SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the
router. For details, refer to
3. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
4. Go to Operation Mode.
5. Select the Access Point
Connect Your
Ethernet4
Connect Your
mode and click Save.
Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode
Router.
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