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AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router
Archer C55
REV1.0.0
1910012259

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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router Archer C55 REV1.0.0 1910012259...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 1. 1. Product Overview............3 1.
  • Page 3 4. 7. 1. DHCP Settings ............36 4.
  • Page 4 4. 17. 10. Language ............69 4.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Get To Know About Your Router

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Panel Layout...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

  • Page 8: Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router LED Explanation Name Status Indication The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. (2.4GHz Wireless) The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. (5GHz Wireless) The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. Green On Internet service is available.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Item Description Internet Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet port. Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to reset the router to its factory Reset Button default settings.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Connect The Hardware

    Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...

  • Page 11: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 4 ) Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 5 ) Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to confirm the hardware is connected correctly. Power Internet 2.4GHz 5GHz Note: If the 2.4GHz and 5GHz LEDs are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the rear panel for about 2 seconds to...
  • Page 13 Connect the Hardware 1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone as an example. 2 ) Immediately press the WPS button on your router. WLAN TP-LINK David Hotdog Ts_5G Sunny Close to...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Log In

    Chapter Log In This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of router.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Log In With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web management page can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log in to your router.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4 Configure The Router

    Chapter Configure the Router This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router. It contains the following sections: • Status • Parental Controls • Quick Setup • Access Control • Operation Mode • Advanced Routing • Network •...

  • Page 17: Status

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router.

  • Page 18: Quick Setup

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. • Hardware Version - The version information of the router’s hardware. • - This field displays the current settings of the LAN, and you can configure them on the Network >...

  • Page 19: Operation Mode

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 2. Go to Quick Setup. 3. Click Next to start. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to connect your router to the internet. Operation Mode The router supports two operation modes: Wireless Router mode and Access Point mode.

  • Page 20: Network

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 5. Select the Access Point mode and click Save. Network 4 4 1 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network > WAN. 3.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Get IP with Unicast - A few ISPs’ DHCP servers do not support the broadcast applications. If you cannot get the IP address normally, you can choose this option. (It is rarely required.) • Set DNS server manually - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Set DNS server manually and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct...
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • PPP Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Confirm Password - Enter the password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct. •...
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Service Name/Server Name - The service name and server name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. • MTU (Bytes) - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Addressing Type - Choose the addressing type given by your ISP, either Dynamic IP or Static IP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Configure the Router Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the internet continually in the background. PPTP If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP. •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again.

  • Page 27: Lan

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router on Demand mode. The internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the internet again. 4 4 2 1.

  • Page 28: Mac Clone

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • IGMP Snooping - IGMP snooping is designed to prevent hosts on a local network from receiving traffic for a multicast group they have not explicitly joined. IGMP snooping is especially useful for bandwidth-intensive IP multicast applications such as IPTV. •...

  • Page 29: Wireless (2.4Ghz Or 5Ghz)

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address in this field. Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.

  • Page 30: Wps

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. •...
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Follow one of the following three methods to connect your client device to the router’s Wi-Fi network. Method ONE: Press the WPS Button on Your Client Device 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Device.

  • Page 32: Wireless Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method Three: Enter the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN of the router.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Disable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. •...

  • Page 34: Wireless Schedule

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Radius Server Password - Enter the password for the Radius server. • Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update. •...

  • Page 35: Wireless Mac Filtering

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4. Set your schedule, click Add, then click Save. 4 5 5 Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering is used to deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access your network by their MAC addresses. I want to: Deny or allow specific wireless client devices to access my network by their MAC addresses.

  • Page 36: Wireless Advanced

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 6 Click Add New and fill in the blank. 1 ) Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB- 00-07-5F in the MAC Address field. 2 ) Enter wireless client A/B in the Description field. 3 ) Select Enabled in the Status drop-down list.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle which you would like to specify for the router. High is the default setting and recommended. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here.

  • Page 38: Wireless Statistics

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended to enable this function. 4 5 7 Wireless Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 39: Dhcp

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Select the band and enable the Guset Network function. Create a network name for your guest network. Set the Max Guests number. Select the Security type and create the Password of the guest network. Set the guest network permissions: •...

  • Page 40: Dhcp Settings

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4 7 1 DHCP Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Settings. 3. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. •...

  • Page 41: Dhcp Client List

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4 7 2 DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to DHCP > DHCP Client List to view the information of the clients connected to the router.

  • Page 42: Forwarding

    LAN and realize some specific functions. The TP-Link router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

  • Page 43: Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Personal Website Router WAN: 218.18.232.154 Home 1 Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.0.100. 2 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3 Go to Forwarding >...

  • Page 44: Dmz

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router of the host. When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad, Quick Time 4 players and more.

  • Page 45: Upnp

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router restriction. example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can log in normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports opened.

  • Page 46: Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Xbox Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Forwarding >...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Firewall - A firewall protects your network from internet attacks. • SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol.

  • Page 48: Advanced Security

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable. • TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable.

  • Page 49: Local Management

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the number of the current ICMP-FLOOD packets is beyond the set value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately. •...

  • Page 50: Remote Management

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 1 ) Select Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. 2 ) Enter the MAC address of each PC separately. The format of the MAC address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). Only the PCs with the listed MAC addresses can use the password to browse the built-in web pages to perform administrator tasks.

  • Page 51: Parental Controls

    For example, you want the children’s PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access www.tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is without any restriction.
  • Page 52 (e.g. target_1) for the target in the Target Description field and enter the domain name, either the full name or the keywords (for example TP-Link) in the Add URL Address field. Note: Any URL address with keywords in it (e.g. www.tp-link.com) will be blocked or allowed.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3 ) Click Save. 4 Go to Access Control > Schedule and configure the schedule settings: 1 ) Click New. 2 ) Create a unique description (e.g. schedule_1) for the schedule in the Schedule Description field and set the day(s) and time period.

  • Page 54: Advanced Routing

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled as click Save. 6 Select Enable Internet Access Control to enable Access Control function. 7 Select Allow the packets specified by any enabled access control policy to pass through the Router as the default filter policy and click Save.

  • Page 55: System Routing Table

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 1. Click New. 2. Enter the following information. • Destination IP Address - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host that you want to assign to a static route. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

  • Page 56: Bandwidth Control

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host to which the static route is assigned. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

  • Page 57: Ip&Mac Binding

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Description - This is the information about the rules such as address range. • Egress Bandwidth - This field displays the max and min upload bandwidth through the WAN port. The default is 0. •...

  • Page 58: Binding Settings

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4 14 1 Binding Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to IP & MAC Binding > Binding Settings. 3. Select Enable for ARP Binding. 4.

  • Page 59: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • MAC Address - The MAC address of the listed computer on the LAN. • IP Address - The assigned IP address of the listed computer on the LAN. • Status - Indicates whether or not the MAC and IP addresses are bound. •...
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Configure the Router To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Configure the Router 1. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.

  • Page 62: Ipv6

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4 16 IPv6 This function allows you to enable IPv6 function and set up the parameters of the router’s Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). 4 16 1 IPv6 Status Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Configure the Router Select the WAN Connection Type according to your ISP network topolopy: • Dynamic IPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment. • Static IPv6 - Connections which use static IPv6 address assignment. • PPPoEv6 - Connections which use PPPoEV6 that requires a username and password.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • MTU(Bytes) - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Enable MLD Proxy - Enable the Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Proxy function if you need. PPPoEv6 • PPP Username/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. •...

  • Page 66: Ipv6 Lan

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router Tunnel 6to4 • WAN Connection - Display the available WAN connection. Click Save. 4 16 3 IPv6 LAN Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. Go to IPv6 >...

  • Page 67: System Tools

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automatically, and the device will delegate it to the LAN. • Static - Configure the Site Prefix Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your ISP to get more information before you configure them. Note: If your IPv6 wan connection type is “Tunnel 6to4”, the Site Prefix Configuration Type should be “Static”...

  • Page 68: Led Control

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Click Get GMT to get time from the internet if you have connected to the internet. ¾ To set Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable DaylightSaving. 2. Select the start time from the drop-down list in the Start field.

  • Page 69: Diagnostic

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 3. Enter your information, and describe your questions or suggestions. 4. Click Send. 4 17 4 Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 70: Firmware Upgrade

    4 17 5 Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 71: Factory Defaults

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3. Go to System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click Choose File to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click Upgrade. 4 17 6 Factory Defaults 1.

  • Page 72: Reboot

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router ¾ To backup configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A “.bin“ file of the current settings will be stored in your computer. ¾ To restore configuration settings: 1.

  • Page 73: Password

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the router (system will reboot automatically). • Restore the router to its factory defaults (system will reboot automatically). • Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically). 4 17 9 Password 1.

  • Page 74: System Log

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router 4 17 11 System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. •...

  • Page 75: Log Out

    Chapter 4 Configure the Router The total number of packets received and transmitted in the Packets last Packets Statistic interval seconds. The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last Bytes Packets Statistic interval seconds. The number of the ICMP packets transmitted to WAN per ICMP Tx second at the specified Packets Statistics interval.

  • Page 76: Faq

    Q1 What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 77 3 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK.
  • Page 78 4 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click to save the settings. • Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support.
  • Page 79 • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-Link routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, it may conflict with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can’t access the internet.
  • Page 80 • Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and the router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes. 3 ) Power on the router, and wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access. •...
  • Page 81 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-Link Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click My Computer...
  • Page 82 • Windows unable to connect to XXXX / Can not join this network / Taking longer than usual to connect to this network: • Check the wireless signal strength of your network, if it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again.
  • Page 83 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Page 84 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 85 2412MHz—2472MHz(20dBm) 5180MHz—5240MHz(23dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
  • Page 86 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋 開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位 置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項 工作。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 限用物質及其化學符號 產品元件名 鉛 鎘 汞 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 稱 CrVI PBDE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電源適配器 — ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 87 For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries: Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage Indoor use only RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

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