TP-Link Archer C86 AC1900 MU MIMO Wi-Fi Router Installation Guide

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2 Set Up the Network  

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.  

Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App  

Method 2: Via a Web Browser  

1. Download the Tether app.  

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

Wired  

Internet  

Ethernet1Ethernet2Ethernet3Ethernet4  

WAN  

Ethernet  

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect to the router using an  

Ethernet cable.  

or  

Existing Router  

New Router  

Clients  

Scan for Tether  

Tether  

Wireless  

1. Power on the router.  

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Find the SSID (network name) and wireless password printed on the label  

at the bottom of the router.  

Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your  

smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.  

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

2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.  

via an Ethernet cable as shown above.  

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Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.  

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.  

3. Tap the button in the Tether app and select Wireless  

Router > Standard Routers. Follow the steps to  

complete the setup and connect to the internet.  

2. Connect the router to the internet.  

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

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Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1  

in the address bar. Create a password to log in.  

Create a password to log in.  

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.  

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.  

http://tplinkwifi.net  

Note: Due to Tether app updates,  

your actual user interface and  

pathway may differ from those  

depicted here.  

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

complete the setup.  

New Password:  

Choose Your Device Type  

Wireless Router  

Confirm Password:  

Gaming Router  

Range Extender  

Let’s Get Started  

Button Explanation  

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Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and  

register for the TP-Link Cloud service.  

BUTTON  

DESCRIPTION  

Press and hold for 1 second to enable the WPS function.  

Press and hold for about 5 seconds to turn on or off the  

wireless function of the router.  

WPS/  

Wi-Fi On/Off  

Press and hold this button until the Power LED blinks to  

reset the router to its factory default settings.  

RESET  

For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to  

Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, select Clone Current Device MAC  

and click SAVE. Then reboot both the modem and the router.  

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

router’s web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to Wireless >  

Wireless Settings to retrieve or reset your wireless password.  

Need Help?  

Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?  

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

Safety Information  

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.  

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.  

With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button on the  

back until the Power LED blinks.  

Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Advanced > System >  

Backup & Restore > Factory Default Restore, and click FACTORY RESTORE. The  

router will restore and reboot automatically.  

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

Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.  

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

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

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.  

Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?  

If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and  

then follow the instructions to reset it.  

Alternatively, refer to Q3 to reset your router, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create  

a new login password.  

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.  

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

Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network 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.  

If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label  

at the bottom of the router.  

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