TP-Link Archer CR500 Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band DOCSIS 3.0
Cable Modem Router
Connect the Hardware
Activate the Modem Router
Enjoy the Internet
1
Connect the coaxial cable and power adapter to the
modem router, then power on your modem router.
CR500
Power adapter
1
Get your Internet service account information and the modem
router's Information Card ready.
Information Card
2
Make sure your computer is set to dynamically obtain an IP
address.
After activating your modem router successfully, wait for about
10 minutes till these LEDs
can enjoy the Internet.
Note: If you are unable to access the Internet, refer to FAQ > Q1 for instructions.
Internet
Coaxial cable
Serial Number
MAC Address
Wi-Fi Password/PIN
SSID
become solid on, then you
2
Wait for about 1 minute until the following LEDs turn solid.
Notes: 1. Keep the power on at all times during this process.
2. If the Internet LED does not turn solid after about 1 minute, call your
ISP's customer service.
3. If the wireless LED is off, press the WiFi ON/OFF button on the back
panel, then check the LEDs again.
3
Connect your computer to the modem router via a wired
or wireless connection.
Wired: Connect the computer to the modem router's LAN port via an Ethernet
cable.
Wireless: On your computer, select and connect to the modem router's wireless
network. The default wireless network name (SSID) and password are
printed on the Information Card.
Or you can set up a connection via the WPS button, which is on the back
panel of the modem router. For more information about WPS, refer to the
User Manual at http://www.tp-link.com.
3
Launch a web browser, and visit any website. You will be
automatically redirected to your service provider's
self-activation page.
4
Follow the on-screen self-activation instructions to
activate the modem router.
If you have any problem activating your modem router, call
your ISP's customer service .
Contact information of major cable ISPs:
Bright House: 1-855-222-0102
Charter: 1-888-438-2427
Comcast: 1-855-OK-BEGIN (1-855-652-3446)
Cox: 1-888-556-1193
Time Warner Cable: 1-888-892-2253
The contact information listed might change. You can also find the contact information
in your monthly Internet service billing statement.
If you want to customize the wireless network, please
filp this piece of paper to see detailed instructions.