TP-Link C24 - AC750 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router Quick Installation Guide

Router Mode

If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router's WAN port, then follow step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.

1. 
   Power off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2. Connect the powered-off modem to the router's WAN port via an Ethernet cable.
3. Turn on the modem and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4. Connect the power adapter to the router.
5. Verify that the LED turns solid on before continuing with the configuration.
6. Configure the router
   1. Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)
      • Wired
        Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect it to the router via an Ethernet cable.
      • Wireless
        Connect your device to the router's Wi-Fi using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
        
   2. 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 FAQ > Q1.
      
   3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
      Note: If you are not sure of the Connection Type, please click AUTO DETECT or contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for help.
      

Tether App

The TP-Link Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your router. Scan the QR code to download Tether from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Access Point Mode

In this mode, the router transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one.

1. Power on the router.
2. Connect the router's WAN port to your wired 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. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Access Point Mode. Wait for the router to reboot.
   Note: You can also go to Advanced > Operation Mode to switch to Access Point Mode.
6. Use http://tplinkwifi.net to log in to the web management page and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.

Range Extender Mode

In this mode, the router boosts the existing wireless coverage in your home.

1. Configure

   1. Place the router next to your host router and power it on.
   2. 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.
   3. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
   4. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Range Extender Mode. Wait for the router to reboot.
      Note: You can also go to Advanced > Operation Mode to switch to Range Extender Mode.
   5. Use http://tplinkwifi.net to log in to the web management page and follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.

2. Relocate
   Place the router about halfway between your host router and the Wi-Fi "dead" zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network.
   

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?

• Reboot your router and try again.
• If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address and DNS server address automatically.
• Verify that 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 and press Enter.
• Use another web browser and try again.
• Disable and then enable the network adapter being used.

Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the internet when in Router mode?

• Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
• 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 Network Map page to check whether the WAN IP address is valid or not. If it is not, check the hardware connection or contact your internet service provider.
• For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet and locate the MAC Clone section. Select Clone Current Device MAC, and click SAVE. Then reboot both the modem and the router.