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Set Up the Network
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
or
Scan for Tether
Tether
2.
Connect your phone to the router.
a
Find the product label at the bottom of the router.
b
Scan the QR code to join the preset 2.4 GHz
network directly, or use the default network names
QR
(SSIDs) and password to join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
Code
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
network.
3.
Connect the router to the internet.
a
Launch the Tether app. Select the model of your router from
Device
the device list.
Local Device
b
Create a login password.
Archer XXXX
50-C7-BF-02-EA-DC
c
Follow the steps to connect to the internet.
4.
Register the TP-Link Cloud service.
To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, tap Bind Now
when prompted and follow the instructions to register and bind
a TP-Link ID to your cloud router.
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With TP-Link ID, you can conveniently manage your home
ArcherC9
This device is not bound to any
network from your smartphone or tablet via the Tether app, no
TP-Link ID. Please bind for remote
management and more functions.
matter where you find yourself.
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iPhone
Need Help?
Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?
Reboot your router and try again.
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.
Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?
Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
Check if you have an internet connection by connecting a computer directly to the
modem using an Ethernet cable. If you don't, 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, please run
the Quick Setup again; otherwise, recheck the hardware connection.
Method TWO: 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 the devices as shown below.
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 login 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
New Password
Low
Middle
High
Confirm Password
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b
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up an internet connection and register the
TP-Link Cloud service.
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.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
While the router is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the
side panel until all LEDs go off, then release the button.
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 the password.
Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the side panel until all LEDs go off
to reset the router. Wait for the router to reboot, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to
create a new login password.
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
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
SSIDs (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label 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.
USB Applications
With the USB port, it's easy to share files and media with multiple devices.
Local Storage Sharing
Share files from the USB drive with devices on your home network
Media Server
Play media from the USB drive on your computer and smart devices
Remote Access
Access the USB drive when you are away from home
To learn more about the USB applications, visit
https://www.tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code.
Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?
If you haven't changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the
product label at the bottom of the router.
If you have changed the default wireless password, log in to the router's web
management page, and go to Basic > Wireless to obtain or reset your wireless
password.
To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit
https://community.tp-link.com
to join the TP-Link Community.
If you have any suggestions or needs on the product guides,
you are welcome to email techwriter@tp-link.com.cn.
For technical support, replacement services, user guides and more information,
please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
Safety Information
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• 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 damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
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