TP-Link Archer C54 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router Installation Guide

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Appearance  

Access Point Mode  

Range Extender 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.  

In this mode, the router boosts the existing wireless coverage in your home.  

Item  

Description  

1. Configure  

Solid on:  

a. Place the router next to your host router and power it on.  

Power is on.  

Blinking slowly:  

b. 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.  

Power  

Green  

Internet  

Ethernet1Ethernet2Ethernet3Ethernet4  

The system is starting up or firmware upgrade is in progress.  

Blinking quickly:  

Ethernet  

WAN  

WPS connection is in progress.  

Existing Router  

Router  

Devices  

c. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar.  

Create a password to log in.  

Solid on: The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.  

2.4 GHz Green  

d. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Range Extender  

a. Power on the router.  

Mode. Wait for the router to reboot.  

5 GHz Green Solid on: The 5GHz wireless band is enabled.  

b. Connect the router's WAN port to your existing router’s Ethernet port  

via an Ethernet cable as shown above.  

Note: You can also go to Advanced > Operation Mode to switch to Range Extender Mode.  

e. Use http://tplinkwifi.net to log in to the web management page and follow  

the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.  

LAN  

Green Solid on: At least one LAN port is connected.  

c. 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.  

Solid on:  

2. Relocate  

Orange Router Mode: The WAN port is connected, but internet is not  

available.  

d. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar.  

Create a password to log in.  

Place the router about halfway between your host router and the Wi-Fi  

“dead” zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your  

existing host network.  

Internet  

Solid on:  

e. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Access Point  

Router Mode: Internet is available.  

Green Access Point Mode: The WAN port is connected.  

Range Extender Mode: The router is connected to the host  

network.  

Mode. Wait for the router to reboot.  

Note: You can also go to Advanced > Operation Mode to switch to Access Point Mode.  

f. Use http://tplinkwifi.net to log in to the web management page and  

follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.  

Host Network  

Extended Network  

Press for 1 second to enable the WPS function.  

Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn off to reset the router to  

its factory default settings.  

WPS/RESET  

Button  

Host Router  

Router  

Devices  

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)  

Safety Information  

Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.  

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service,  

please contact us.  

Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.  

Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.  

Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?  

Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?  

Reboot your router and try again.  

With the router powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button on the back  

panel of the router until all LEDs turn off. The router will reboot.  

If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP  

address and DNS server address automatically.  

Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered in the web  

browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser and press Enter.  

Use another web browser and try again.  

Disable and then enable the network adapter being used.  

Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > System >  

Backup & Restore (or System>Backup & Restore in Access Point Mode or Range  

Extender Mode), and locate the Factory Default Restore section. Then click  

FACTORY RESTORE. The router will restore and reboot automatically.  

Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.  

Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  

Q4. What can I do if I forgot my web management password?  

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other  

relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011 /65/EU and (EU) 2015/863.  

The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/  

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other  

relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.  

The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca/  

Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, then create a password to log in.  

Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the internet when in Router mode?  

Reboot your modem and router, then try again.  

Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?  

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  

page to check whether the WAN 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 and locate the MAC Clone section. Select Clone  

Current Device MAC, and click SAVE. Then reboot both the modem and the router.  

The factory default wireless password is printed on the label of the router.  

Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the  

router’s web management page, and go to the Wireless page to obtain 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.  

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