TP-Link AC2600 Archer C2600 V1 Quick Install Guide - Page 2

Configure via Web Browser 1. Connect your computer 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 Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password/PIN printed on the product label at the bottom of the router. D Select your WAN Connection Type, or click Auto Detect if you are unsure of what your connection type is. Click Next and follow the instructions. WAN Connection Type Wireless Settings Test Your Connection Region and Time zone Auto Detect Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE L2TP PPTP Summary Back Next 2. Configure the router using a web browser A Enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both username and password, and then click Login. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1. http://tplinkwifi.net admin admin Login B Create a new username and password, then click Confirm. Re-login using the new credentials. Set up a new username and password New Username: User_123 New Password: Low Middle High Confirm New Password: Confirm C Select your region and time zone, and click Next. Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. is locked to the U.S. region. WAN Connection Type Wireless Settings Test Your Connection Region and Time zone Summary Region: Time zone: United States (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time Exit Next E Use the default or change the wireless settings, and click Next. Note: If you change the default SSID and password, write down the new wireless settings. WAN Connection Type Wireless Settings Test Your Connection Region and Time zone Wireless 2.4GHz: Network Name(SSID): Password: Enable Wireless Radio TP-LINK_8815 12345670 Wireless 5GHz: Network Name(SSID): Password: Enable Wireless Radio TP-LINK_8815_5G 12345670 Summary Hide SSID Hide SSID Back Next F Confirm your settings, and then click Save to continue or Back to make changes. WAN Connection Type Wireless Settings Test Your Connection Region and Time zone Region: Time Zone: WAN Connection Type: Wireless 2.4GHz Name(SSID): Password: Wireless 5GHz Name(SSID): Password: United States (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time Dynamic IP On TP-LINK_7AFF 12345670 On TP-LINK_7AFF_5G 12345670 Summary Back Save G Test your Internet connection, then click Finish to quit the Quick Setup. WAN Connection Type Wireless Settings Test Your Connection Region and Time zone Congratulations! You have completed the Quick Setup process. Click Test Internet Connection below, then click Finish. Summary Test Internet Connection Back Finish USB Features Use the USB 3.0 ports for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing across your local network. You can also set up an FTP server to access your files remotely through the Internet. USB 3.0 Port Remote Access via FTP Server Media Sharing Local Storage Sharing To learn more about the USB features, visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code. Printer Sharing Configure via Tether App TP-LINK's Tether app lets you conveniently access the router and: View information about the clients on your network. Block network access from specific users or devices. Set up Parental Control with access time and content restrictions. Change the basic wireless network settings easily. How to start? 1 Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 2 Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the home network. 3 Launch the Tether app and start managing your home network. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear? If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically. Verify if 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. Use another web browser and try again. Reboot your router and try again. Disable and enable the the network adapter in use again. Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet? Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem via an Ethernet. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider. Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 and run the setup again. Reboot your router and try again. For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, log into the Web Management page of the router, and go to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, click Use Current Computer MAC Address and then click Save. Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings? While the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the back until the LED blinks. Log into the Web Management page of the router, and go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore > Factory Default Restore, click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically. Q4. What can I do if I forgot my Web Management password? Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use the default admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in. Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password? If you have not changed the default Wireless Password, it can be found on the product label of the router. Log into the Web Management page, go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password. ©2015 TP-LINK