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Archer A20 V1 User Guide

About This Guide
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router
- Product Overview
- Appearance
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware
- Position Your Router
- Connect Your Router
Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection
Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service
Chapter 6 Guest Network
Chapter 7 USB Settings
Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus
Chapter 9 Network Security
Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding
Chapter 11 VPN Server
- Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network
- Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network
Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings
Chapter 13 Manage the Router
Chapter 14 Work with Alexa and IFTTT
FAQ
Authentication

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router

This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.

It chapter contains the following sections:

1. Product Overview

The TP-Link router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread coverage throughout your home, and the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.

Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

2. Appearance

2.1. The Back Panel

The router’s ports (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel.

Item	Description
USB 3.0 Port	For connecting to a USB 3.0 device. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
Internet Port	For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.
Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4)	For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router.
USB 2.0 Port	For connecting to a USB 2.0 device.
Reset Button	Press this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the router to its factory default settings.
Power On/Off Button	Press this button for 1 second to power on or off the router.
Power Port	For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
Antennas	Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance.

2.2. The Front Panel

The router’s LEDs and buttons (view from left to right) are located on the front panel. You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

LED Explanation

Name	Status	Indication
(Power)	On	The system has started up successfully.
	Flashing	The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router.
	Off	Power is off.
(2.4GHz Wireless)	On	The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
(2.4GHz Wireless)	Off	The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.
(5GHz-1 Wireless)	On	The 5GHz-1 wireless band is enabled.
(5GHz-1 Wireless)	Off	The 5GHz-1 wireless band is disabled.
(5GHz-2 Wireless)	On	The 5GHz-2 wireless band is enabled.
(5GHz-2 Wireless)	Off	The 5GHz-2 wireless band is disabled.
(Ethernet)	On	At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s Ethernet port.
(Ethernet)	Off	No powered-on device is connected to the router’s Ethernet port.
(Internet)	Blue On	The internet is available.
	Orange On	The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet is not available.
	Off	The router’s Internet port is unplugged.
(WPS)	On/Off	This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, then turns off.
(WPS)	Flashing	WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.
(USB)	On	The inserted USB device is ready to use.
	Flashing	A USB device is being identified.
	Off	No device is plugged into the USB port.

Button Explanation

Item	Description
(Wi-Fi Button)	Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for about 1 second to turn on or off the wireless function of your router.
(WPS Button)	Press this WPS button for 1 second to enable the WPS function.
(LED Button)	Press the LED button for about 1 second to turn on or off the LEDs of your router.

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