TP-Link Archer C8 - Dual Band Gigabit Router Manual

Connecting the Hardware

Note:

1. The product model shown in this QIG for Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router is "Archer C8",as an example.
2. Information for technical support can be found in the last page.

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the Archer C8's Internet port.

1. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2. Connect the modem to the Internet port on your Archer C8 with an Ethernet cable.
3. Turn on the modem, and then wait 2 minutes for it to restart.
4. Turn on the Archer C8.
5. Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.
   Power: On
   2.4/5G: On
   Internet: On
   Note: If the 2.4/5G LED is not on, please verify that the wireless switch on the side panel of the Archer C8 is on.

Configuring the Archer C8 with a Web Browser

1. Connecting your computer to the Archer C8 (Wired or Wireless)
   Wired
   
   Wireless
   Use the default network name (SSID) and password printed on the product label on the rear panel of the Archer C8 to connect wirelessly.
   
2. Configuring the Archer C8 with a web browser
   1. Enter 'http://tplinklogin.net' in the address bar. Use 'admin' for both user name and password, and then click on 'Login'.
      Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ->Q1.
      
   2. Select your region and time zone, and click 'Next' to continue.
      
   3. Select your Connection Type and if you are unsure what your connection type is, select 'Auto-Detect'. Click 'Next' and follow the instruction to continue.
      Note: The Quick Setup wizard will bypass Step C and go to Step D, if an Internet connection is already established.
      
   4. Click 'Next' to continue.
      Note: You may rename your 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network name and create your own password. If you do, the wireless connection will disconnect automatically, and you must then sign in with the new names/passwords to regain access to the Internet.
      
   5. Confirm your settings, and then click 'Save' to continue or 'Back' to change them.
      
   6. Finish the configuration.
      

USB Features

Use the USB port for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing across your local network. You can also setup an FTP server to access your files remotely through the Internet.

Note: To learn more about the USB features, visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb, retrieve Resource CD or simply scan the QR code.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically.
A2. Verify that 'http://tplinklogin.net' is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter 'http://192.168.0.1' in the web browser and press 'Enter'.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your Archer C8 and try again.
A5. Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.

Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
A1. Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem through Ethernet. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
A2. Open a web browser, enter 'http://tplinklogin.net' and try to set up again.
A3. Reboot your Archer C8 and try again.
A4. For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, log in to the Web Management page of the Archer C8, and go to 'Advanced' -> 'Network' -> 'MAC Clone', click on 'Clone MAC Address' then click on 'Save'.

Q3. How do I restore the Archer C8 to its factory default settings?
A1. With the Archer C8 in the 'Power On' mode, press and hold down the 'Reset/WPS' button on the rear panel of the Archer C8 for approximately 8 seconds.
A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the Archer C8, and go to 'Advanced' -> 'System tools'->'Factory Defaults', click 'Restore', then wait until the loading progress bar finishes.

What can I do if I forget my password?

Web Management page password:
A. Restore the Archer C8 to its factory default settings and then use the default User Name 'admin' and Password 'admin' to log in.
Wireless Network password:
A1. The default password is printed on the product label on the rear panel of the Archer C8.
A2. If you have changed your wireless password, log in to the Archer C8's Web Management page, go to 'Basic'->'Wireless' to obtain or reset your password.

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