TP-LINK ARCHER C8 Quick Installation Guide

ARCHER C8
TP-LINK
Brand
TP-LINK
Model
ARCHER C8
Category
Routers
Type
Quick Installation Guide

TP-LINK ARCHER C8 is a wireless dual-band gigabit router that provides high-speed and stable internet connection for your home or office. It comes with four Gigabit Ethernet ports, a USB port for media sharing, and supports various WAN connection types, including Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP. With its powerful antennas and beamforming technology, the ARCHER C8 delivers strong and reliable Wi-Fi signals throughout your entire home, eliminating dead zones and ensuring smooth online gaming, HD video streaming, and web browsing experiences.

TP-LINK ARCHER C8 is a wireless dual-band gigabit router that provides high-speed and stable internet connection for your home or office. It comes with four Gigabit Ethernet ports, a USB port for media sharing, and supports various WAN connection types, including Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP. With its powerful antennas and beamforming technology, the ARCHER C8 delivers strong and reliable Wi-Fi signals throughout your entire home, eliminating dead zones and ensuring smooth online gaming, HD video streaming, and web browsing experiences.

Quick Installation Guide
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Connecting the Hardware
Turn on the modem, and
then wait 2 minutes for
it to restart.
Connect the modem to the
Internet port on your Archer C8
with an Ethernet cable.
Verify that the hardware
connection is correct by
checking these LEDs.
Note: If the 2.4/5G LED is not on, please
verify that the wireless switch on the side
panel of the Archer C8 is on.
If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall
instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet
cable directly to the Archer C8’s Internet port.
Connect to
the computer
Turn on the Archer C8.
Archer C8
Modem
Power adapter
Power adapter
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Turn o the modem,
and remove the backup
battery if it has one.
1
3
4
2
5
Power
On On On
2.4/5G Internet
Internet
Conguring 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 les remotely through the Internet.
Conguring the Archer C8 with a web browser
Click ‘Next’ to continue.
Conrm your settings, and then click ‘Save’ to continue or ‘Back’ to change them.
Finish the conguration.
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 xed 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 rst. 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 nishes.
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
SaveBack
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
FinishBack
Congratulations!
You have completed the Quick Setup process.
Click Test Internet Connection below, then click Finish.
Test Internet Connection
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D
E
F
B
C
Ethernet cable
Login
admin
admin
Copyright © 2014 TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
http://tplinklogin.net
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TP-LINK ARCHER C8 Quick Installation Guide

ARCHER C8
TP-LINK
Brand
TP-LINK
Model
ARCHER C8
Category
Routers
Type
Quick Installation Guide

TP-LINK ARCHER C8 is a wireless dual-band gigabit router that provides high-speed and stable internet connection for your home or office. It comes with four Gigabit Ethernet ports, a USB port for media sharing, and supports various WAN connection types, including Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP. With its powerful antennas and beamforming technology, the ARCHER C8 delivers strong and reliable Wi-Fi signals throughout your entire home, eliminating dead zones and ensuring smooth online gaming, HD video streaming, and web browsing experiences.

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