Configuring The Router - TP-Link Archer C5200 Quick Installation Manual

Configuring 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 SSIDs (network names) and Wireless Password
printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
2. Configure the router via 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 click Login.
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkwifi.net
admin
●●●●●
Login
B Create a new username and password and click Confirm, then follow the Quick
Setup to complete the initial configuration.
Tips during configuration:
When selecting your Internet Connection Type, click Auto Detect if you are unsure of
what your connection type is.
Internet Connection Type Wireless Settings
Region and Time Zone
Auto Detect
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
L2TP
PPTP
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.
USB 2.0 Port
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.
LED & Button Explanation
LED/Button
(Power)
(2.4GHz
Wireless)
(5GHz-1
Wireless)
(5GHz-2
Wireless)
(Ethernet)
(Internet)
(WPS)
Test Internet Connection
Summary
(USB1/
USB2)
(Wi-Fi Button)
Back Next (WPS Button)
(LED Button)
USB 3.0 Port
Local Storage
Media Sharing
Printer Sharing
Sharing
Status Indication
On System initialization complete.
Flashing System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process.
Do not disconnect or power off the router.
Off Power is off.
On The 2.4GHz wireless is working properly.
Off The 2.4GHz wireless is disabled.
On The 5GHz-1 wireless is working properly.
Off The 5GHz-1 wireless is disabled.
On The 5GHz-2 wireless is working properly.
Off The 5GHz-2 wireless is disabled.
On At least one Ethernet port is connected.
Off No Ethernet port is connected.
Blue On Internet is available.
Orange On The router's Internet port is connected, but the Internet
is not available.
Off The router's Internet port is not connected.
On/O Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established
and automatically turns Off about 5 minutes later.
Flashing A wireless device is trying to connect to the network
via WPS. This process may take up to 2 minutes.
On The USB device is identified and ready to use.
Flashing The USB device is being identified.
O No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
Press this Wi-Fi button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the
wireless function of your router.
Press this WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on
your client device. The WPS LED of the router should change
from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection.
Press this LED button for about 1 second to turn on or off the
LEDs of your router.
TP-LINK Tether App
TP-LINK Tether app lets you conveniently access the router and:
View information about Block network access from
the clients on you network. specific users or devices.
Set up parental Controls with access Change the basic wireless
time and content restrictions. network settings.
How to begin?
1. Download the TP-LINK Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. Ensure your device is wirelessly connected to the router.
3. Launch the Tether app and start managing your router.
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 on the back for
about 7 seconds 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 > Facroty Default Restore, and click Factory Restore. The
router will restore and reboot automatically.
Q4. What can I do if I forgot my web management password?
A1. If you have enabled the Password Recovery function of the router, click Forgot
password? on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset the
username and password to admin.
A2. Otherwise, Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use the default admin
(all lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
Note: For more information about Password Recovery feature, please refer to the User Guide at www.tp-link.com
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 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
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