TP-Link AC2300 Archer C2300EU V1 Quick Installation Guide - Page 2

©2017 TP-Link 7106507008 REV1.0.0 Configure the Cloud Router Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App 1. Download the Tether app. or Scan for Tether Tether 2. Connect your smartphone to the router. SSID:TP-Link_XXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password are printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 3. Connect the router to the internet. Device Local Device Archer XXXXX 50-C7-BF-02-EA-DC ! A Launch the Tether app. Select the model of your router from the local device list. B Create a login password and follow the steps to connect to the internet. 4. Register the TP-Link Cloud service. Devices Status 1 This deviceAisrcnheortCb9ound to any TP-Link ID. Please bind for remote management and more functions. Later Bind Now iPhone To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, tap Bind Now when prompted and follow the instructions to register and bind a TP-Link ID to your cloud router. With the TP-Link ID, you can conveniently manage your home network from your smartphone or tablet via the Tether app, no matter where you find yourself. Method TWO: Via Web Browser 1. Connect your device 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 a Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router. b Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network. Computer Smart Device Connections are available < Settings Wi-Fi Wireless Network Connection TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G √ Connect automatically Connect Wi-Fi or CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Other... 2. Connect the router to the internet. A Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Create a login password and then click Let's Get Started. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide. http://tplinkwifi.net Password Confirm Password Let's Get Started B Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register the TP-Link Cloud service. Internet Connection Type Time Zone Wireless Settings TP-Link Cloud Service Summary USB Applications With the dual USB ports, it's easy to share printers, files and media with multiple devices. Local Storage Sharing Share files from the USB drive with devices on your home network Remote Access Access the USB drive when you are away from home USB sharing ports Printer Sharing Share a printer with multiple computers connected to the router Media Server Play media from the USB drive on your computer and smart devices To learn more about the USB applications, visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code. TP-Link Cloud Service TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. For example: Remote Management Easily manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet. Timely Upgrade Notifications Keep informed of the latest firmware updates, ensuring your router stays at its best. One for All Manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices, all from a single TP-Link ID. You can set up and enjoy cloud functions via the Tether app or through the web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net. To learn more about TP-Link Cloud service and other features (including Guest Network, Parental Controls, Access Control and more), please refer to the User Manual at www.tp-link.com. Need Help? Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page? If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically. Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser and press Enter. Use another web browser and try again. Reboot your router and try again. Disable and enable the network adapter being used. Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet? 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 Basic > Network Map page to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick Setup again; otherwise, check the hardware connection. Reboot your router and try again. For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, click Use Current Computer MAC Address and click Save. Then reboot both the modem and the router. Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings? With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the side panel until all the LEDs turn off, and then release the button. Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically. Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?? If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it. Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the side panel of the router until the Power LED blinks to reset it, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password. Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password? If you have not changed the default wireless password, you can find it on the label at the bottom of the router. Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the router's web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password. For technical support and other information, please visit http://www.tp-link.com/support