Configure The Router - TP-Link Archer C50 Quick Installation Manual

Configure 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 SSID
(network name) and Wireless Password
printed on the product label at the
bottom of the router.
2.
Configure the router using a web browser
Enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar of a web
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browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkwifi.net
admin
admin
Login
Create a new username and password, then click Confirm. Re-login using the new
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credentials.
Set up a new username and password
New Username:
User_123
New Password: ●●●●●●●●
Low Middle
Confirm New Password: ●●●●●●●●
Select your region and time zone, and click Next.
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Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. is locked to the U.S. region.
WAN Connection Type Wireless Settings
Region and Time zone
Region: United States
Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time
Select your WAN 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.
WAN Connection Type
Region and Time zone
Auto Detect
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
L2TP
PPTP
Use the default or change the wireless settings, and click Next.
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Note: If you change the default SSID and password, write down the new wireless settings.
WAN Connection Type
Region and Time zone
Wireless 2.4GHz:
Network Name(SSID):
Password:
Wireless 5GHz:
Network Name(SSID):
Password:
Confirm your settings, and then click Save.
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Test your Internet connection, then click Finish to quit the Quick Setup.
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WAN Connection Type
Region and Time zone
Congratulations!
You have completed the Quick Setup process.
Click Test Internet Connection below, then click Finish.
Test Internet Connection
High
Confirm
Tether App
To conveniently manage your network, scan the QR code to
Test Your Connection
download the Tether app on your mobile device.
Summary
Exit Next
Wireless Settings Test Your Connection
Summary
Back Next
Wireless Settings Test Your Connection
Summary
Enable Wireless Radio
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Enable Wireless Radio
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Hide SSID
12345670
Back Next
Wireless Settings Test Your Connection
Summary
Back Finish
USB Features
Use the USB port for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing across your local
network. You can also setup an FTP server to access your files remotely through the Internet.
USB Port for Sharing
Remote Access Local Storage
Media Sharing
via FTP Server Sharing
To learn more about the USB features, visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb,
or simply scan the QR code.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What can I do if the login window 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 Status page to check
whether the WAN 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
Network > MAC Clone, click Clone 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 WPS/Reset button on the back until
the Power LED starts blinking.
A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the router. Go to System Tools > Factory
Defaults, click 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 admin (all lowercase) for both
username and password to log in.
Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
A1. The factory default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the router.
A2. Log in to the router's Web Management page, and go to Wireless > Wireless Security to
obtain or reset your wireless password.
Printer Sharing
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