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Method 2 Via CD Setup Wizard
Note: If you are using a computer that cannot run the mini CD, please refer to Method 1 for configuration.
Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD
Select Archer C20 and then click
1
Choose your language, click NEXT
Click FINISH to complete the
3 and the Easy Setup Assistant will
4
into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Easy Setup Assistant.
setup.
guide you through the setup process.
Note: If the main page does not display on your
computer, browse the files on the CD and double
click Autorun.exe.
Welcome
Install Router
Archer C20
Congratulations!
Configure Router
Easy Setup Assistant
Welcome
Confirm Settings
USB Printer Setup
Install Router
Choose your language:
FINISH
User Guide
English
Configure Router
Application Guide
Confirm Settings
Enjoy!
Browse CD
EXIT
NEXT
EXIT
Now your wired and wireless devices can
connect to the Internet !
Tether App
TP-LINK's Tether App lets you manage the router on smart devices. You can:
Then, how to start?
View the information about wireless clients.
Scan the QR code and download the TP-LINK Tether App from App
1
Parent-control your kid’s access to the Internet.
Store or Google Play.
Block or Unblock wireless access to the Internet via the router.
2 Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the router.
Configure some basic settings for the router.
3 Launch the Tether App, and enjoy the easy management of the router.
USB Features
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.
USB sharing port
Note: To learn more about the USB features, please visit
http://tp-link.com/app/usb, retrieve the Resource CD attached in the
Remote
Local
package, or simply scan the QR code with your smart devices.
Access via
Media
Storage
Printer
FTP Server
Sharing
Sharing
Sharing
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change it to obtain an IP address automatically.
A1. While the Archer C20 is powered on, press
A2. Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter
and hold the WPS/Reset button on the rear
http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser and press Enter.
panel of the router until all LEDs turn on
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
momently.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the
A5. Disable the network adapter used currently and then enable it again.
router, and go to System tools->Factory
Defaults, click Restore, then wait until the
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
WPS/Reset Button
progress bar loading finishes.
Press & Hold 8 seconds
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.
Q4. What can I do if I forget my password?
A2. Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net and try to set up again.
Web Management page password:
A3. Reboot your router and try again.
A. Restore the router to its factory default settings and then use the default User Name ‘admin’ and
Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, go to Network>MAC
Password ‘admin’ to log in.
Clone, then click Clone MAC Address and Save.
Wireless Network password:
MAC Clone
A1. The factory default password can be found on the product label printed on the bottom of the router.
WAN MAC Address: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
A2. If you have changed your password, log in to the router’s Web Management page, go to
Restore Factory MAC
Wireless>Wireless Security to obtain or reset your password.
Your PC’s MAC Address: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
Clone MAC Address
Note: If your questions are not answered here, please refer to http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
Save
and click Contact Technical Support for further assistance.
LED Indicators
Name
Status
Indication
Off
Power is off.
(Power)
Flashing
The router is starting or upgrading firmware.
On
Power is on.
(Wireless 2.4G)
Off
The wireless function is disabled.
On
The wireless function is enabled.The router is working on 2.4GHz radio band.
(Wireless 5G)
Off
The wireless function is disabled.
On
The wireless function is enabled.The router is working on 5GHz radio band.
Off
(Ethernet)
No device is connected to the Ethernet ports.
On
At least one device has connected to the Ethernet ports.
Blue
The Internet port is connected, and the Internet is accessible.
(Internet)
Orange
The Internet port is connected, but the Internet is inaccessible.
Off
The Internet port is not connected, and the Internet is inaccessible.
Off
No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
(USB)
Flashing
A plugged-in USB device is being recognized.
On
The USB device has been successfully recognized.
Slow Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
(WPS)
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function.
Quick Flash
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS function.