TP-Link Archer C20i Archer C20i V1 Quick Install Guide - Page 2

USB

WPS/Reset

Wireless On/Off

Power On/Off

Configuring the Router

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://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

.

A3. Use another web browser and try again.

A4. Reboot your router 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 using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.

A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the router, and go to the

Status

page to check

whether the WAN IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick Setup again;

otherwise, recheck the hardware connection.

A3. For cable modem users, log in to the Web Management page of the router. Go to

Network > MAC Clone

, click

Clone MAC Address

and click

Save

, then reboot both the

modem and the router.

A4. Reboot your router and try again.

Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?

A1. While the router is powered on, press and hold the

WPS/Reset

button on the back until

the Power LED starts blinking.

A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the router. Go to

System Tools

>

Factory

Defaults

, click

Restore

. The router will restore and reboot automatically.

Q4. What can I do if I forgot my web management password?

A.

Refer to FAQ

>

Q3 to reset the router, and then use

admin

(all lowercase) for both

username and password to log in.

Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?

A1. The factory default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the router.

A2. Log in to the router’s Web Management page, and go to

Wireless

>

Wireless Security

to

obtain or reset your wireless password.

Option 1

Via a web browser

Notes

Follow the step-by-step instructions of the Quick Setup

to complete the

initial configuration.

B

Next

Back

Quick Setup-WAN Connection Type

Auto-Detect

Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)

Static IP

PPPoE/Russian PPPoE

L2TP/Russian L2TP

PPTP/Russian PPTP

2:

If you are unsure of what your connection type is, select

Auto-Detect

and click

Next

, then follow the

instruction on screen to complete the initial setup.

Tether App

Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether app

from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Ensure your smart device is wirelessly

connected to your

home network

.

Launch the Tether app

and start managing your home

network.

1.

2.

3.

TP-LINK 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 begin?

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.

To learn more about the USB features, visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb,

or retrieve the information from the Resource CD, or simply scan the

QR code.

Remote Access

via FTP Server

Printer Sharing

Local Storage

Sharing

Media Sharing

Option 2

Via the CD Setup Wizard

(For Windows users only)

Wireless

Connect wirelessly by using the

SSID (network name) and Wireless

Password printed on the product

label at the bottom of the router.

1. Connecting 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

2. Configuring the router via a web browser or the CD

setup wizard.

3: You may personalize your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless network names and passwords. Once done, you will

have to reconnect to your Wi-Fi network using the new wireless network name and password.

* Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. must be fixed to the U.S. region only.

Next

Back

Quick Setup-Wireless 2.4GHz

Wireless Network Name:

Password:

TP-LINK_XXXX

XXXXXXXX

Region:

Security:

United States

Insert the

TP-LINK Resource CD

into the CD-ROM drive.

A

Select

Archer C20i

and click

Easy Setup Assistant

.

B

Follow the Easy Setup Assistant

to complete the initial configuration of the

router.

C

1:

If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ

>

Q1.

Enter


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

.

A

Login

admin

admin


©2015 TP-LINK

AC750 Wireless Dual Band Router

Model：

C20i

Power：

12V

1A

Default Access:


Username: admin

Password: admin

FCC ID: TE7C20i

IC: 8853A-C20i

Serial

Number

MAC

Address

Wireless

Password

/PIN

XXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

SSID

XXXXXXXXXXXXX

TP-LINK_XXXX

TP-LINK_XXXX_5G

EXIT

Browse CD

USB Port for Sharing

Note:

Mac OS and Linux

users, please follow Option 1 to configure the router.

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