Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router REV1.0.0 1910011764 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright ©2016 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. http://www.tp-link.com FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1） This device may not cause harmful interference. 2） This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1） This device may not cause interference, and 2） This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1） l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Declaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice & BSMI Notice 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即 停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射 頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 安全諮詢及注意事項  請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。  清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。  注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。  插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。  請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。  請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information  When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.  Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.  Avoid water and wet locations.  Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.  Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries: AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment. CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 2 1.1 Overview of the Router ................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Conventions ..................................................................................................................3 1.3 Main Features ...............................................................................................................3 1.4 Panel Layout .................................................................................................................4 1.4.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................. 5 Chapter 2. Connecting the router ........................................................................ 7 2.1 System Requirements ..................................................................................................7 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ........................................................................7 2.3 Connecting the Router ..................................................................................................7 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ................................................................... 10 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ..................................................................................................1 0 3.2 Quick Installation Guide ..............................................................................................1 2 Chapter 4. Configuring the router ...................................................................... 23 4.1 Login ...........................................................................................................................2 3 4.2 Status ..........................................................................................................................2 3 4.3 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................2 5 4.4 Network .......................................................................................................................2 5 4.4.1 WAN ................................................................................................................2 5 4.4.2 LAN .................................................................................................................3 5 4.4.3 MAC Clone ......................................................................................................3 6 4.5 Dual Band Selection ...................................................................................................3 6 4.6 Wireless 2.4GHz .........................................................................................................3 7 4.6.1 Basic Settings ................................................................................................. 37 4.6.2 WPS ................................................................................................................4 0 4.6.3 Wireless Security ............................................................................................4 2 4.6.4 Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................4 6 4.6.5 Wireless Advanced .........................................................................................4 8 4.6.6 Wireless Statistics ...........................................................................................4 9 4.7 Wireless 5GHz ............................................................................................................5 0 - I - 4.7.1 Basic Settings ................................................................................................. 50 4.7.2 WPS ................................................................................................................5 3 4.7.3 Wireless Security ............................................................................................5 5 4.7.4 Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................5 9 4.7.5 Wireless Advanced .........................................................................................6 1 4.7.6 Wireless Statistics ...........................................................................................6 2 4.8 Guest Network ............................................................................................................6 3 4.9 DHCP ..........................................................................................................................6 4 4.9.1 DHCP Settings ................................................................................................6 4 4.9.2 DHCP Clients List ...........................................................................................6 5 4.9.3 Address Reservation ......................................................................................6 6 4.10 USB Settings ...............................................................................................................6 7 4.10.1 USB Mass Storage .........................................................................................6 8 4.10.2 User Accounts ................................................................................................. 68 4.10.3 Storage Sharing ..............................................................................................6 9 4.10.4 FTP Server ......................................................................................................7 1 4.10.5 Media Server ...................................................................................................7 3 4.10.6 Print Server .....................................................................................................7 5 4.11 NAT .............................................................................................................................7 5 4.12 Forwarding ..................................................................................................................7 6 4.12.1 Virtual Servers ................................................................................................7 6 4.12.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................7 8 4.12.3 DMZ ................................................................................................................8 0 4.12.4 UPnP ...............................................................................................................8 0 4.13 Security .......................................................................................................................8 1 4.13.1 Basic Security ................................................................................................. 82 4.13.2 Advanced Security ..........................................................................................8 3 4.13.3 Local Management .........................................................................................8 5 4.13.4 Remote Management .....................................................................................8 5 4.14 Parent Control .............................................................................................................8 6 4.15 Access Control ............................................................................................................9 0 4.15.1 Rule .................................................................................................................9 0 4.15.2 Host .................................................................................................................9 2 4.15.3 Target ..............................................................................................................9 4 4.15.4 Schedule .........................................................................................................9 6 4.16 Advanced Routing ......................................................................................................9 8 - II - 4.16.1 Static Route List ..............................................................................................9 9 4.16.2 System Routing Table ...................................................................................1 00 4.17 Bandwidth Control ....................................................................................................1 01 4.18 IP & MAC Binding .....................................................................................................1 02 4.18.1 Binding Settings ............................................................................................1 02 4.18.2 ARP List ........................................................................................................1 03 4.19 Dynamic DNS ...........................................................................................................1 04 4.19.1 No-ip.com DDNS ..........................................................................................1 04 4.19.2 Comexe.cn DDNS.........................................................................................1 05 4.19.3 Dyn.com/dns DDNS ......................................................................................1 06 4.20 IPv6 ...........................................................................................................................1 07 4.20.1 IPv6 Status ....................................................................................................1 08 4.20.2 IPv6 WAN ......................................................................................................1 09 4.20.3 IPv6 LAN ....................................................................................................... 113 4.21 System Tools ............................................................................................................. 114 4.21.1 Time Settings ................................................................................................ 114 4.21.2 Diagnostic ..................................................................................................... 116 4.21.3 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 118 4.21.4 Factory Defaults ............................................................................................ 119 4.21.5 Backup & Restore ......................................................................................... 119 4.21.6 Reboot ...........................................................................................................1 20 4.21.7 Password ......................................................................................................1 20 4.21.8 System Log ...................................................................................................1 21 4.21.9 Statistics ........................................................................................................1 22 4.22 Logout .......................................................................................................................1 24 Appendix A: FAQ .................................................................................................. 125 Appendix B: Configuring the PC ......................................................................... 130 Appendix C: Specifications ................................................................................. 132 Appendix D: Glossary .......................................................................................... 133 - 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