Archer A6 & C6 V2 User Guide
- About This Guide
- Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router
- Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware
- 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 Parental Controls
- Chapter 8 QoS
- Chapter 9 Network Security
- Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding
- Chapter 11 VPN Server
- Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings
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Chapter 13 Manage the Router
- Set Up System Time
- Control LEDs
- Test the Network Connectivity
- Upgrade the Firmware
- Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
- Set the Router to Reboot Regularly
- Change the Login Password
- Password Recovery
- Local Management
- Remote Management
- System Log
- Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
- Configure the System Parameters
- FAQ
- Authentication
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
It contains the following sections:
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.
2.1. The Front Panel
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The router’s LEDs (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 |
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| 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. | |
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| On | The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. |
| Off | The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. | |
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| On | The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. |
| Off | The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. | |
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| On | At least one Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device. |
| Off | No powered-on device is connected to the router’s corresponding Ethernet port. | |
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| Green On | Internet service is available. |
| Orange On | The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available. | |
| Off | The router’s Internet port is unplugged. | |
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| On/Off | This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, then turns off. |
| Flashing | WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. |
(Power)
(2.4GHz Wireless)
(5GHz Wireless)
(Ethernet)
(Internet)
2.2. The Back Panel
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The router’s ports (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel.
| Item | Description |
| Power Port | For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. |
| Power On/Off Button | Press this button to power on or off the router. |
| Reset Button | Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to reset the router to its factory default settings. |
| WPS/Wi-Fi On/Off | Press this button, and immediately press the WPS button on your device. The WPS LED of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection. |
| Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for about 3 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. | |
| 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 Ethernet network devices to the router. |
| Antennas | Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best |