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TP-Link Archer C86 User Manual

TP-Link Archer C86 User Manual

Ac1900 mu-mimo wi-fi router
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AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Archer C86
© 2022 TP-Link 1910013272 REV1.0.0

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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Archer C86 © 2022 TP-Link 1910013272 REV1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App ......25 Chapter 6 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming 6.
  • Page 3 8. 1. Setting Up Access Restrictions ..........35 Chapter 9 QoS Chapter 10 Network Security 10.
  • Page 4 13. 9. Set the Router to Reboot Regularly......... . 76 13.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    *Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO. More Info • The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center https://www.tp-link.com/support. • The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router.
  • Page 6 • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. • A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. • Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

  • Page 7: 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 chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...

  • Page 8: 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 9 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router LED Explanation • Router Mode Status Indication The system has started up successfully. Flashing The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do slowly not disconnect or power off your router. (Power) Flashing WPS connection is in progress.

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Green On Internet service is available. (Internet) The router’s Internet port is unplugged. 1 2 2 Back Panel The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel. Button and Port Explanation Item Description...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Connect The Hardware

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

  • Page 12: 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 13 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. Power 2.4GHz 5GHz Internet Note: Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 5 seconds, then release the button.
  • Page 14 WPS. 1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone for instance. 2 ) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router. WLAN TP-Link MyHome David HomeNetwork TP-Link_Home...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Log In To Your Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Router...
  • Page 16 • If the login window does not appear, please refer to the Section. • If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bound your cloud router to it, the login password you created here will be invalid. Please log in to the cloud router using your TP-Link ID.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection

    Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point •...

  • Page 18: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    • To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section. • If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. • If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process,...

  • Page 19: Quick Setup Via Tp-Link Tether App

    ISP. Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen. 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection...

  • Page 22: Set Up The Router As An Access Point

    Set Up the Router as an Access Point The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Select the mode provided by your ISP to enable IPv6 connection. Tips: If you do not know what your internet connection mode is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) Configure the WAN connection. Notes: 1. If you do not know what your internet connection mode is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP. 2.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5 Tp-Link Cloud Service

    TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available.

  • Page 26: Register A Tp-Link Id

    App. • Once the router is bound to your TP-Link ID, you need to log in to the router with the TP-Link ID. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP.

  • Page 27: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin...

  • Page 28: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

  • Page 29: Manage The Router Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    QR code to download and install the app. 2. Connect your device to the router’s wireless network. 3. Launch the Tether app, select the model of your router and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.

  • Page 30: Chapter 6 Onemesh With Seamless Roaming

    Chapter OneMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • Set Up a OneMesh Network • Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network...

  • Page 31: Set Up A Onemesh Network

    Set up a OneMesh network with a push of WPS buttons. Manage all network devices on the Tether app or at your router’s web management page. Set Up a OneMesh Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 32 The extender will be listed on the router’s OneMesh page. Note: To check full list of TP-Link OneMesh devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com/onemesh/compatibility. 4. If you have set up the extender to join the OneMesh network, it will be listed on the router’s OneMesh page.

  • Page 33: Manage Devices In The Onemesh Network

    In a OneMesh network, you can manage all mesh devices and connected clients on your router’s web page. • To view mesh devices and connected clients in the network: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map.
  • Page 34 Chapter 6 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming 4. Manage the OneMesh device as needed. You can: • Change device information. • Click Manage Device to redirect to the web management page of this device. • Click Leave OneMesh to delete this device from the OneMesh network.

  • Page 35: Chapter 7 Guest Network

    Chapter Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options to ensure network security and privacy.

  • Page 36: Create A Network For Guests

    Chapter 7 Guest Network Create a Network for Guests 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network or click Wireless on the top page. Locate Guest Network section.

  • Page 37: Customize Guest Network Options

    Chapter 7 Guest Network Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless >Guest Network. Locate the Guest Permissions section. 3. Customize guest network options according to your needs.

  • Page 38: Chapter 8 Parental Controls

    Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and control access to specified websites at specified time.

  • Page 39: Setting Up Access Restrictions

    2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time (10 PM to 7 AM) on weekdays. How can I do that? 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 40 Chapter 8 Parental Controls 1 ) Enter a keyword (for example, “Facebook”) or a URL (for example, “www. facebook.com”). All websites containing the keywords will be blocked. 2 ) Click Next. 6 Set time restrictions on internet access. 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday &...
  • Page 41 Chapter 8 Parental Controls 2 ) Enable Bed Time and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields. Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period. 3 ) Click Save. Done! The amount of time your child spends online is controlled and inappropriate content is blocked on their devices.

  • Page 42: Chapter 9 Qos

    Chapter This chapter introduces how to create a QoS (Quality of Service) rule to specify prioritization of traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load.
  • Page 43 2 hours. How can I do that? 1 Enable QoS and set bandwidth allocation. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 44: Chapter 10 Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network from cyber attacks, block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...

  • Page 45: Protect The Network From Cyber Attacks

    Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless). How can I do that? 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 46 Chapter 10 Network Security 2 ) Click and select devices you want to be blocked and Click ADD. 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the blacklist. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Whitelist...

  • Page 47: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 10 Network Security 3 ) The Operation Succeeded message will appear on the screen, which means the selected devices have been successfully added to the whitelist. • Add unconnected devices 1 ) Click Manually. 2 ) Enter the Device Name MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed and click ADD.
  • Page 48 Chapter 10 Network Security I want to: Prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks. How can I do that? 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 49: Alg (Application Layer Gateway)

    ALG (Application Layer Gateway) View your ALG (Application Layer Gateway) settings in this page. It is recommended to keep them as default. 1 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2 Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 50: Chapter 11 Nat Forwarding

    The TP-Link router supports four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

  • Page 51: Share Local Resources On The Internet By Port Forwarding

    WAN: 218.18.232.154 How can I do that? 1 Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.0.100. 2 Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3 Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 52 Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 5 Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port Protocol will be automatically filled in. 6 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address manually in the Device IP Address field.

  • Page 53: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    VoIPs, video players and common applications including MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc. Follow the steps below to configure the Port Triggering rules: 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 54: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 4. Click SAVE. Tips: • You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • If the application you need is not listed in the Existing Applications list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the...

  • Page 55: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding Internet If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 56 Chapter 11 NAT Forwarding 3 Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > and tick to enable DMZ. 4 Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.0.100 manually in the DMZ Host IP Address field.

  • Page 57: Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings

    Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network features. It contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Configure to Support IPTV Service • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account •...

  • Page 58: Change The Lan Settings

    If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...

  • Page 59: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
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