TP-Link Archer C3150 Quick Installation Manual page 2

Configure via Web Browser
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
a
Find the SSID (network name) and
Wireless Password printed on the
label at the bottom of the router.
b Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Setting of your
smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
Computer
< Settings
Connections are available
Wi-Fi
Wireless Network Connection
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-LINK_XXXX
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G
TP-LINK_XXXX
Connect automatically Connect
√
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G
Other...
Tip: You can also connect by pressing the WPS button. For more information about WPS,
refer to the User Manual at www.tp-link.com.
2. Configure the router using a web browser
A 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 then
click Log in.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkwifi.net
admin
admin
Log in
B Create a new username and password and click Confirm. Then follow the
step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup to complete the initial
configuration.
Internet Connection Type
D
Time Zone
Note: If you are not sure of the Internet Connection Type, please click Auto Detect.
Auto Detect
Moreover, the TP-LINK router supports various features, including Guest Network, Parental
Controls, Access Control and more. For details, refer to the User Manual at www.tp-link.com.
Get Free App
Smart Device
TP-LINK Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your
router. You can block unwelcome devices, set up Parental Controls, configure
Wi-Fi
your wireless settings and more.
Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether
app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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.
Remote Access
via FTP Server
To learn more about the USB features, visit
http://tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code.
Wireless Settings Connection Test
Summary
USB 2.0 Port
USB 3.0 Port
Local Storage
Media Sharing
Printer Sharing
Sharing
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.
A2. Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the Basic >
Network Map page 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 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?
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 meb
management page, and go to Basic > Wireless to obtain or reset your wireless
password.
If your questions are not listed here, please refer to the support page at
www.tp-link.com.