Archer C6 V5 Product and Installation Guide

About This Guide

This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide instructs you on quick internet setup, while this guide introduces the appearance, LEDs, buttons and ports of your router, and provides methods to connect the hardware.

Please note that the images and pathway descriptions in this guide may differ from your actual product and firmware version.

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention	Description
Underline	Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
Bold	Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in bold, including the menus, items, buttons and so on.
>	The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example, Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade means the Firmware Upgrade page is under the System Tools menu that is located in the Settings tab.
Note:	Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tip:	Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package.
Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

 

 

Get to Know About Your Router

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

It contains the following sections:

• Product Overview
• Appearance

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

Front Panel

LED Explanation

You can check the router's working status by following the LED Explanation table.

Name	Status	Indication
(Power)	On	The system has started up successfully.
	Blinking	Blinking slowly: The system is starting up or firmware upgrade is in progress. To avoid device damage, do not disconnect or power off your router during upgrade. Blinking quickly: WPS connection is in progress.
	Off	Power is off.
(2.4GHz Wireless)	On	The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
	Off	The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.
(5GHz Wireless)	On	The 5GHz wireless band is enabled.
	Off	The 5GHz wireless band is disabled.
(LAN)	On	At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.
	Off	No powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.
(Internet)	Orange On	The WAN port is connected, but internet is unavailable.
	Green On	Router Mode: Internet is available. Access Point Mode: The WAN port is connected.
	Off	The router’s Internet port is unplugged.

 

Back Panel

 

Button and Port Description

The following parts are located on the back panel.

Button and Port	Description
Power Port	For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
WAN Port	For connecting to your modem or the Ethernet outlet.
LAN Ports	For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router.
WPS/ Wi-Fi	Press for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on your client device to start the WPS process. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router.
Reset	Press and hold this button for about 10 seconds until the Power LED blinks to reset the router to its factory default settings.

 

 

Connect the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Router
• Connect Your Router

Position Your Router

• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.
• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
• Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
• Generally, the router is placed on a horizontal surface, such as on a shelf or desktop. The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown in the following figure.

Note: The diameter of the screw head, 4.37mm<D<6.81mm, and the distance of two screws is 139.6mm. The screw that project from the wall need around 5mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 7.2mm to withstand the weight of the product.

Connect Your Router

1. Connect the powered-off modem to the router’s Internet port with an Ethernet cable.

2. Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
3. Connect the power adapter to the router.
4. Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.

5. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices to the LAN port of yourrouter.
• Method 2: Wirelessly
1 ) Find the SSIDs (Network Names) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
2 ) 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.

 

 

 

Authentication

For the following regions, use only the power supplies provided by the manufacturer in the original product package, or those listed in the user instructions:

Region	Manufacturer	Model
European Union Switzerland Egypt	TP-Link	T090085-2C1
United Kingdom	TP-Link	T090085-2D1

 

OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power)
2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm)
5150 MHz -5250 MHz (23dBm)
EU Declaration of Conformity
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/
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU 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.
National Restrictions
Frequency band: 5150 - 5250 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use inside road vehicles and train carriages are not permitted. Limited outdoor use: If used outdoors, equipment shall not be attached to a fixed installation or to the external body of road vehicles, a fixed infrastructure or a fixed outdoor antenna. Use by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is limited to within the 5170 - 5250 MHz band.

 

UKCA Mark

UK Declaration of Conformity
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 
National Restrictions
Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.

 

 

Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

 

Продукт сертифицировано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних>Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України.

 

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.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. 
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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.
Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃  (32℉ ~ 104℉)
This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
 

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Note: The product label is on the bottom of the product and its power supply. Symbols may vary from products.

注意：產品標籤可以在產品底部和其I.T.E.電源供應器上找到。符號可能因產品而異。