Access Point Mode - TP-Link Archer C7 Quick Installation Manual

2 Set Up the Network
Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
or
Scan for Tether Tether
2. Connect your smartphone to the router.
The default wireless network
names (SSIDs) and password
are printed on the label at the
bottom of the router.
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
3. Connect the router to the internet.
a Launch the Tether app. Select your model
from the local device list.
Device
b Create a password to log in.
Local Device
c Follow the step-by-step instructions to
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set up the internet connection and
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register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
Change the Router's Settings
After setup, you can change the router's settings via the intuitive Tether app,
or via a web browser as shown below.
1. Connect your device to the router via an Ethernet cable or
wirelessly.
2. Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address
bar, and log in.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
3. Change the router's settings as needed.
To change: Go to:
Wireless network name
Basic > Wireless
and password
Basic > TP-Link Cloud
Login password of the web (if you log in via TP-Link ID)
management page
Advanced > System Tools > Administration
(if you log in via router's password)
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an
Ethernet cable.
Wireless
a
Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router.
b
Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of
your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
2. Connect the router to the internet.
a
Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1
in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
http://tplinkwifi.net
Password
Confirm Password
Let's Get Started
b
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
Need Help?
Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?
If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP
address automatically.
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.
Use another web browser and try again.
Reboot your router and try again.
Disable and enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?
Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the
modem using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider.
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 not, check
the hardware connection or contact your internet service provider.
Reboot your router and try again.
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.

Access Point Mode

If you already have a router, you can switch this new router to Access Point
mode to extend your existing network. Follow the steps below.
Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3 Ethernet4
Internet Ethernet Ethernet4 Internet
Existing Router New Router
1. Power on the router.
2. Connect the router's Internet port to your existing router's Ethernet port
via an Ethernet cable as shown above.
3. Connect a 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.
4. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar.
Create a password to log in.
5. Go to Advanced Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save.
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6. Wait for the router to reboot, then log in and follow the Quick Setup to
complete the setup.
Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the
back until the Power LED blinks.
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 should I do if I forget my web management page password?
If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and
then follow the instructions to reset it.
Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router until the
Power LED blinks to reset it, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login
password.
Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?
If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the
label at the bottom of the router.
Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the
router's web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to Basic >
Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
For technical support, the user guide and other information, please
visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
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