Configuring the Archer C8 with
a Web Browser
USB Features
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Wired
USB Sharing Port
Wireless
Remote Access
via FTP Server
Media Sharing
Local Storage
Sharing
Printer Sharing
Use the default network name (SSID) and password printed on the product label
on the rear panel
of the Archer C8 to connect wirelessly.
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.
Select your region and time zone
, and click ‘Next’ to continue.
Connecting your computer to the Archer C8 (Wired or
Wireless)
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.
Configuring the Archer C8 with a web browser
Click ‘Next’ to continue.
Confirm your settings
, and then click ‘Save’ to continue or ‘Back’ to change them.
Finish the configuration
.
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.
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.
Q1. What can I do if the login window dose 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.
Q4. 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.
WAN Connection Type
Region and Time zone
Wireless Settings
Summary
Test Your Connection
Next
Auto Detect
Dynamic IP
PPPoE
Static IP
L2TP
PPTP
Note:
If you are not sure which WAN Connection Type you have, use Auto Detect or contact your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
1.
2.
WAN Connection Type
Region and Time zone
Wireless Settings
Summary
Test Your Connection
Next
United States
(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time
Region:
Time zone:
WAN Connection Type
Region and Time zone
Wireless Settings
Summary
Test Your Connection
Next
Back
2.4GHz:
Network Name(SSID):
Password:
TP-LINK_7AFF
12345670
5GHz:
Network Name(SSID):
Password:
TP-LINK_7AFF_5G
12345670
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
WAN Connection Type
Region and Time zone
Wireless Settings
Summary
Test Your Connection
Save
Back
Region:
Time Zone:
Internet Connection Type:
Wireless 2.4GHz
Name(SSID):
Password:
United States
(GMT-08:00)Pacific Time
Dynamic IP
On
TP-LINK_7AFF
12345670
On
TP-LINK_7AFF_5G
12345670
Wireless 5GHz
Name(SSID):
Password:
WAN Connection Type
Region and Time zone
Wireless Settings
Summary
Test Your Connection
Finish
Back
Congratulations!
You have completed the Quick Setup process.
Click Test Internet Connection below, then click Finish.
Test Internet Connection
A
D
E
F
B
C
Ethernet cable
Login
admin
admin
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