tp-link Archer C86 AC1900 MU MIMO Wi-Fi Router Installation Guide

tp-link Archer C86 AC1900 MU MIMO Wi-Fi Router

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
• Supports: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
• Method of Setup: Via TP-Link Tether App or Web Browser

Product Usage Instructions

Connect the Hardware

• If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, connect the router’s WAN port to it.
• Power off modem and remove any backup battery.
• Connect modem to router’s WAN port using an Ethernet cable.
• Power on the modem and wait for about 2 minutes for it to restart.
• Connect the power adapter to the router and turn it on.

Set Up the Network

Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App

1. Download the Tether app.
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.
3. Follow the steps in the app to complete setup and connect to the internet

Method 2: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).

2. Wired
   Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an Ethernet cable.
   Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).

3. Wireless

4. Find the SSID (network name) and wireless password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

5. Click the network icon of your computer go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

6. Connect the router to the internet

7. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar to create a password and log in.
   Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide

8. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

Access Point Mode

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.

1. Power on the router.

2. Connect the router’s WAN 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. Run the Quick Setup, click Change Mode in the top right corner then select Access Point Mode.
   Note: You can also go to Advanced > Operation Mode to switch to Access Point Mode.

6. Wait for the router to reboot, then log in and follow the Quick Setup to complete the setup.

Button Explanation

Set up with videos

Scan the QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers to search for the setup video of your product.

FAQ

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.

References

• Trying to configure the Router? | TP-Link
• CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
• Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link

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