TP-Link Archer C6 Archer C6US V2 Quick Installation Guide - Page 2
Need Help?, Access Point Mode, Set Up the Network, Button Explanation - default password
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2 Set Up the Network Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App 1. Download the Tether app. or Scan for Tether Tether 2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you don't have an account, create one first. 3. Tap the button in the Tether app and select Router > Wireless Router. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet. Choose your device type Router Range Extender Archer AX11000 Archer C5400X Archer AX6000 Access Point Mode Method 2: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless). Wired Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an Internet Ethernet cable. Wireless a Find the SSID (network name) and wireless password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. b Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network. 2. Connect the router to the internet. a Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Create a password to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide. http://tplinkwifi.net If you already have a router, you can switch this new router to Access Point mode to extend your existing network. Follow the steps below. Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3Ethernet4 Ethernet Existing Router Ethernet4 Internet New Router Clients 1. Power on the router. 2. Connect the router's Internet port to your existing router's Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable as shown above. 3. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 4. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Create a password to log in. 5. Go to Advanced > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save. Wait for the router to reboot and follow the instructions to complete the setup. Password Confirm Password Let's Get Started Button Explanation b Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service. BUTTON DESCRIPTION Press and hold for 1 second to enable the WPS function. WPS/ Wi-Fi On/Off Press and hold for about 3 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of the router. Reset Press and hold this button until the Power LED blinks to reset the router to its factory default settings. Need Help? Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page? Reboot your router and try again. If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically. 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. Use another web browser and try again. Disable and enable the network adapter being used. Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet? Reboot your modem and router, then try again. Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the modem using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider. Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the Network Map to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is not, check the hardware connection or contact your internet service provider. For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, select Use Current Computer MAC Address and click Save. Then reboot both the modem and the router. Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings? With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the back until the Power LED blinks. Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically. Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password? If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it. Alternatively, refer to Q3 to reset your router, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password. Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password? If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label at the bottom of the router. Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the router's web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to Wireless > Wireless Settings to retrieve or reset your wireless password. For technical support, replacement services, user guides, and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code. To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please join the TP-Link Community at https://community.tp-link.com. If you have any suggestions or needs for our product guides, you are welcome to email [email protected]. Safety Information Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ©2020 TP-Link 7106508695 REV2.1.1