TP-Link Archer C2600 Quick Installation Manual page 2

Configure via Web Browser
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/PIN 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 to continue or Back to make changes.
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WAN Connection Type
Region and Time zone
Region:
Time Zone:
WAN Connection Type:
Wireless 2.4GHz
Name(SSID):
Password:
High
Wireless 5GHz
Name(SSID):
Password:
Confirm
Test your Internet connection, then click Finish to quit the Quick Setup.
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WAN Connection Type
Test Your Connection
Region and Time zone
Summary
Congratulations!
You have completed the Quick Setup process.
Click Test Internet Connection below, then click Finish.
Test Internet Connection
Exit Next
Wireless Settings Test Your Connection
Summary
Back Next
Wireless Settings Test Your Connection
Summary
Enable Wireless Radio
TP-LINK_8815
Hide SSID
12345670
Enable Wireless Radio
TP-LINK_8815_5G Hide SSID
12345670
Back Next
Wireless Settings Test Your Connection
Summary
United States
(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time
Dynamic IP
On
TP-LINK_7AFF
12345670
On
TP-LINK_7AFF_5G
12345670
Back Save
Wireless Settings Test Your Connection
Summary
Back Finish
USB Features
Use the USB 3.0 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 3.0 Port
Remote Access Local Storage
Media Sharing
via FTP Server Sharing
Note: To learn more about the USB features, you can retrieve the information
from the Resource CD, visit tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code
using your mobile devices.
Configure via Tether App
TP-LINK's Tether app lets you conveniently access the router and:
View information about the clients on your network.
Block network access from specific users or devices.
Set up Parental Control with access time and content restrictions.
Change the basic wireless network settings easily.
How to start?
1 Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether app from the
Apple App Store or Google Play.
2 Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the home
network.
3 Launch the Tether app and start managing your home network.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting to obtain an IP address
automatically.
Verify if http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered in the web browser.
Alternatively, enter http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser.
Use another web browser and try again.
Reboot your router and try again.
Disable and enable the the network adapter in use again.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem via an
Ethernet. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 and run the setup again.
Reboot your router and try again.
For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, log in to the Web
Management page of the router, and go to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, click Use
Current Computer MAC Address and then click Save.
How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
Q3.
While the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the back until the
Log in to the Web Management page of the router, and go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup &
Restore > Factory Default Restore, click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot
automatically.
Q4. What can I do if I forgot my Web Management password?
Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use the default admin (all lowercase) for both
username and password to log in.
Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
If you have not changed the default Wireless Password, it can be found on the product label of the
router.
Log in to the Web Management page, go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless
password.
Printer Sharing
LED blinks.
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