Name
Status
Indication
Off
Power is off.
Power is on.
(Power)
On
The router is starting or upgrading firmware.
Flashing
Note: If you are using a computer that cannot run the mini CD, please refer to Method 1 for configuration.
Via CD Setup Wizard
Method 2
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 it 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 the network adapter used currently and then enable it again.
Q4. What can I do if I forget my password?
Web Management page password:
A. Restore the router to its factory default settings and then use the default User Name ‘admin’ and
Password ‘admin’ to log in.
Wireless Network password:
Note: If your questions are not answered here, please refer to http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
and click Contact Technical Support for further assistance.
A1. The factory default password can be found on the product label printed on the bottom of the router.
A2. If you have changed your password, log in to the router’s Web Management page, go to
Wireless>Wireless Security to obtain or reset your password.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
LED Indicators
Note: If the main page does not display on your
computer, browse the files on the CD and double
click Autorun.exe.
Select Archer C20 and then click
Easy Setup Assistant
.
Archer C20
Easy Setup Assistant
USB Printer Setup
User Guide
Application Guide
2
Browse CD
EXIT
Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD
into the CD-ROM drive.
1
Click
FINISH
to complete the
setup.
4
Enjoy!
Now your wired and wireless devices can
connect to the Internet !
FINISH
Welcome
Install Router
Configure Router
Confirm Settings
Congratulations!
(Wireless 5G)
Off
On
The wireless function is disabled.
The wireless function is enabled.The router is working on 5GHz radio band.
(Ethernet)
Off
On
No device is connected to the Ethernet ports.
At least one device has connected to the Ethernet ports.
Choose your language, click
NEXT
and the Easy Setup Assistant will
guide you through the setup process.
3
NEXT
EXIT
Choose your language:
English
Welcome
Install Router
Configure Router
Confirm Settings
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 via Ethernet
cable. If not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
A2. Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net and try to set up again.
A3. Reboot your router and try again.
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MAC Clone
Save
WAN MAC Address:
Your PC’s MAC Address:
Restore Factory MAC
Clone MAC Address
Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, go to Network>MAC
Clone, then click Clone MAC Address and Save.
The USB port can be used for media sharing, storage
sharing and print sharing across your local network.
You can also set up an FTP server to access your
files remotely through the Internet.
Note: To learn more about the USB features, please visit
http://tp-link.com/app/usb, retrieve the Resource CD attached in the
package, or simply scan the QR code with your smart devices.
USB Features
USB sharing port
Remote
Access via
FTP Server
Media
Sharing
Local
Storage
Sharing
Printer
Sharing
A1. While the Archer C20 is powered on, press
and hold the WPS/Reset button on the rear
panel of the router until all LEDs turn on
momently.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the
router, and go to System tools->Factory
Defaults, click Restore, then wait until the
progress bar loading finishes.
(WPS)
On
Slow Flash
Quick Flash
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function.
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS function.
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
(USB)
No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
A plugged-in USB device is being recognized.
Off
Flashing
On
The USB device has been successfully recognized.
(Internet)
Off
Orange
Blue
The Internet port is connected, and the Internet is accessible.
The Internet port is connected, but the Internet is inaccessible.
The Internet port is not connected, and the Internet is inaccessible.
TP-LINK's Tether App lets you manage the router on smart devices. You can:
View the information about wireless clients.
Parent-control your kid’s access to the Internet.
Block or Unblock wireless access to the Internet via the router.
Configure some basic settings for the router.
Tether App
Scan the QR code and download the TP-LINK Tether App from App
Store or Google Play.
1
2
3
Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the router.
Launch the Tether App, and enjoy the easy management of the router.
Then, how to start?
(Wireless 2.4G)
Off
On
The wireless function is disabled.
The wireless function is enabled.The router is working on 2.4GHz radio band.
WPS/Reset Button
Press & Hold 8 seconds
